A shooting incident in San Pedro Town has left two people injured, including an off-duty police officer who intervened to stop a violent domestic dispute at his own apartment building, authorities confirmed. The event unfolded on Sunday, July 19, 2026, and dual criminal and internal police investigations are now underway to map out the full sequence of events, with no charges filed against any party as of the latest update.
According to Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, the off-duty officer was returning to his residence when he noticed an ongoing domestic disturbance inside the building. First, the officer attempted to de-escalate the tense confrontation on his own, but his efforts failed to calm the situation. He immediately placed a call to the local police station to request additional uniformed support, but before responding officers could arrive, the argument turned physical.
Facing a rapidly deteriorating situation, the officer made the decision to step in to detain one of the involved parties. The officer alleges that both the male and female involved in the original domestic dispute turned on him and launched a combined assault. In response to the attack, the officer drew his personally licensed firearm and fired a single round. The bullet struck 34-year-old Maverick Fuentes in the leg. Both Fuentes and the involved off-duty officer suffered injuries during the clash and were transported for immediate medical care.
Investigators are currently working to piece together a full, accurate timeline of the incident, including clarifying the severity of the officer’s injuries, which have not been disclosed to the public as of Tuesday. Smith confirmed that no criminal charges have been brought against any individual connected to the incident to date, as law enforcement works to verify all witness statements and physical evidence before moving forward with any next steps.
This report is adapted from a transcribed evening television newscast originally published on July 20, 2026.