A double homicide that has shaken the quiet island community of San Pedro, Belize has spurred public calls for accountability, with local leaders moving to address growing public anxiety over public safety. In late July 2026, the killings of local businessman David Harmouch and employed security guard Daniel Jones triggered a public demonstration by members of the island’s Lebanese community, who gathered outside the San Pedro Police Station to demand immediate answers from law enforcement and elected officials.
In response to the public outcry, San Pedro Mayor Wally Nuñez has moved to reassure both the victims’ families and the broader community that local authorities are prioritizing the ongoing investigation. Nuñez confirmed that city officials have maintained consistent, direct communication with the grieving families of Harmouch and Jones, and committed to delivering regular, public updates on the case’s progress as investigators work to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
“This is an undeniably tragic event for our island,” Nuñez stated in an interview following the protest. “We have personally engaged with the community organizers and the families, and we have given our formal commitment that the investigation will move forward transparently, with regular updates shared at every key stage.”
Notably, Nuñez emphasized that violent homicide remains an extremely rare occurrence on the island, framing the incident as an isolated event that has nonetheless upended local residents’ sense of personal safety. “This kind of violence deeply affects how our community feels about safety here,” he added. “That is why this case demands our full attention, and we are fully committed to seeing it through to justice.”
As of the latest update, law enforcement has not made any arrests in connection with the double murder. This report is adapted from a transcribed broadcast of local evening news, originally published online following the on-air segment.