BELMOPAN – Grieving families in La Democracia are mounting a vigorous defense of two cousins fatally shot last Friday, vehemently rejecting police suggestions of their involvement in criminal activities. The emotional rebuttal comes as investigators continue pursuing multiple leads in the double homicide case.
Calvert Websters’ sister provided a compelling counter-narrative to police implications, revealing her brother had recently passed his Coast Guard examination and applied for the welding program at the University of Belize. On the day of the shooting, she confirmed Websters was in Belmopan collecting his Belize Defence Force application documents – actions she maintains demonstrate his commitment to building a legitimate future.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, Staff Officer, provided updated investigative details indicating both victims were accompanied by four other males when the shooting occurred. Smith acknowledged Websters had been identified as “a person of interest” in a recent Belmopan delivery truck robbery case, though no definitive connections have been established.
In an emotional testimony, Websters’ sister described her brother as a generous community figure who regularly provided meals, clothing, and assistance to friends in need. “He was not gang affiliated. He was a baller,” she asserted, suggesting the perpetrator was likely someone her brother knew and trusted implicitly.
Police authorities confirm the investigation remains active with several promising leads being pursued. ASP Smith emphasized that ongoing developments would be shared with media outlets as information becomes verified, while maintaining that investigative clarity regarding motive remains a primary objective.