Orange Walk, Belize – A tragic shooting incident in Guinea Grass Village has resulted in the death of 18-year-old Noe Batun, prompting an ongoing police investigation that has led to one detention with another suspect remaining at large.
The fatal event occurred late Sunday evening following an altercation at a local bar establishment. According to Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, the incident began when a dispute erupted inside the premises, leading to one individual being escorted out. However, the situation escalated dramatically when the removed patron returned accompanied by another person.
Police reports indicate that the returning individual allegedly discharged a firearm into the bar, striking Batun. The young victim sustained critical injuries and succumbed while en route to the Northern Regional Hospital despite emergency medical efforts.
Law enforcement authorities have confirmed the detention of one male suspect while continuing their search for the second individual believed to be involved in the shooting. The investigation remains active as police work to reconstruct the precise sequence of events leading to this violent outcome.
Meanwhile, the community has expressed profound grief over the untimely death. Family members have turned to social media to memorialize the teenager, with one relative posting: ‘Cousin, you left us too soon, we will miss you,’ capturing the collective mourning of those who knew Batun.