BELIZE CITY – Law enforcement authorities have achieved a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the January 25th fatal shooting of Elroy Bainton in Ladyville, with two additional suspects now in custody. Izaiah Nigel Beeks and Camryn Lozano were formally arrested and charged with murder on February 14th, marking a substantial development in what investigators describe as a rapidly evolving case.
The recent arrests bring the total number of accused individuals to three, following last week’s detention of Caryl Paul Rodas. Authorities have revealed that the investigation has uncovered connections between Bainton’s killing and another fatal shooting that occurred on the same night. According to police officials, both incidents appear to stem from internal conflicts within local drug trafficking operations.
Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith, Staff Officer, provided details on how emerging evidence directly led investigators to Beeks and Lozano. The suspects appeared before Chief Magistrate Deborah Rogers, where they were formally charged with murder. Due to the severity of the charge, neither defendant was permitted to enter a plea in the lower court. Both men have been remanded to prison pending their next court appearance.
Police characterize the violence as interconnected episodes rather than isolated attacks, suggesting they represent dangerous repercussions of disputes within the narcotics trade. The investigation continues as authorities work to unravel the full scope of the criminal network involved in these incidents.