In a shocking incident that unfolded in the quiet rural landscapes of Belize in the early hours of Saturday morning, an 80-year-old local clergyman has become the victim of a brutal aggravated home invasion carried out by four armed men.
According to official statements from Belizean law enforcement, the victim, identified as Pastor Dennis Slusher, was resting asleep at his private residence between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. when he was roused by insistent, loud banging on his front entryway. When Slusher approached the door to investigate, he was met with shouts claiming the people outside were police officers demanding entry. Before he could verify the claim, the intruders forcibly breached the property’s back door, allowing all four men to swarm into the home.
Two of the four attackers were carrying loaded firearms during the incident, escalating the violence of the break-in. Court documents and police accounts confirm that one of the intruders struck Slusher on the side of his head before holding him at gunpoint and demanding the keys to his two personal vehicles. After securing the keys, the suspects stole both vehicles: a 2024 grey Toyota Hilux and a 2016 grey Toyota Land Cruiser. Additional personal property, including multiple mobile phones and an assortment of smaller personal items, were also taken by the group before they fled the scene in the two stolen vehicles.
Local law enforcement officials have launched an ongoing investigation into the attack, and have issued a public appeal for community assistance. Authorities are asking residents across Belize to remain alert for any sightings of the two stolen vehicles, and to contact police immediately with any information that could help track down the suspects or recover the stolen property.
In an unexpected development that has complicated the case, reports confirm that Pastor Slusher has stated he does not wish the incident to proceed as a formal criminal investigation. The reasons behind this decision have not been disclosed publicly as of yet. This news report is a direct transcript of an evening television broadcast, with Kriol language statements reproduced using a standardized spelling system for accuracy.