On a quiet Sunday night in the coastal community of San Pedro Town, a shocking act of violence left two people dead and two others wounded, sending ripples of fear through this normally tranquil island community. According to top law enforcement officials, the coordinated attack unfolded when four heavily armed gunmen stormed the Island Supermarket, an established local business frequented by residents and visitors alike.
Once inside the premises, the attackers immediately opened fire on a group of four men who were present in the store: David Harmouch, Iman Harmouch, Ahmad Harmouch, and Daniel Jones. The gunfire was rapid and targeted, killing David Harmouch and Daniel Jones instantly at the scene. Iman Harmouch and Ahmad Harmouch, who owns the Island Supermarket, sustained critical gunshot wounds and were urgently transported across the border for emergency medical care.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, who leads the National Crimes Investigation Branch, outlined the preliminary sequence of events in an official briefing. “The information we have confirmed is that all four targeted individuals were inside Island Supermarket when four armed male suspects arrived and opened fire in their direction, resulting in two fatalities and two non-fatal injuries,” Romero stated.
In the immediate aftermath of the attack, the four suspects managed to evade initial capture by fleeing the scene on a waiting water vessel, which subsequently traveled south away from the island. Investigators have already confirmed a key detail that rules out robbery as a motive: no cash, goods, or assets were taken from the supermarket during the incident, pointing to a targeted attack rather than a botched commercial robbery.
Romero confirmed that investigators have already taken multiple persons into custody for questioning as they work to untangle the motive and identify all responsible parties. Law enforcement teams are currently working to recover and review surveillance footage from the supermarket and surrounding areas, which is expected to provide critical clues about the attackers’ identities and movement before and after the shooting.
One key line of inquiry that investigators are actively pursuing centers on pending civil court cases involving David Harmouch. “We are aware that David Harmouch has active matters before the civil court, and this is one angle we are thoroughly exploring,” Romero added. Beyond the ongoing investigation, the attack has left one family shattered: David Harmouch is survived by six children, ranging in age from just six months to 12 years old, who will now grow up without their father.
Local residents have expressed shock and outrage over the brazen daytime (correction: night time) attack in a public business, with many calling for quick action from law enforcement to bring all those responsible to justice. As of the latest update, the investigation remains active and ongoing, with law enforcement following every lead to close this case.