A violent late-night shooting incident in southern Belize’s Dangriga District has left a teenage victim in critical but stable condition, launching an urgent manhunt for the fleeing attackers. On the evening of June 3, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., the violence unfolded in the Rivas Estate neighborhood of Dangriga Town, where 19-year-old local resident Jason Marin was entering a private property when the attack began.
According to official statements from Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, who is leading the investigation, an unidentified gunman traveling in a passing vehicle stopped before opening fire on Marin, striking the teenager multiple times. Immediately after the shooting, the attacker and any accomplices sped away from the scene, leaving the wounded victim behind.
Marin was quickly rushed to a local hospital for emergency treatment, where he remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition as of the latest update from law enforcement.
Investigators have confirmed the attack appears to be targeted, though no clear motive has been confirmed at this early stage of the probe. In an interview responding to questions about potential leads, Smith revealed a key detail: the property Marin was entering has a history of police activity, having been previously linked to anti-drug and weapons enforcement operations.
As of the latest public update, no suspects have been taken into custody, and the investigation remains active. Law enforcement teams are continuing to process evidence, interview witnesses, and track down the individuals responsible for the shooting to bring them into custody.