In a startling development that has shaken public trust in law enforcement, Belizean authorities have arrested and charged one of their own officers in connection with a series of violent homicides. Police Constable Kenroy Allen, 24, now faces murder charges for the killing of Shakim Ferguson during brazen shootings in Ladyville Village on January 25th, 2026.
The case has taken a dramatic turn as investigators revealed they have recovered and ballistically tested the murder weapon—Allen’s personal firearm—along with his black Chevy Equinox vehicle spotted at the crime scene. Additional evidence includes clothing retrieved from the officer’s residence believed to have been worn during the shooting incident.
During today’s court appearance before Chief Magistrate Deborah Rogers, Allen was formally charged with murder while wearing his police-issued jacket. No plea was entered, and he has been remanded to Belize Central Prison until his next hearing scheduled for May 15th.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed that while no clear motive has been definitively established, investigators are exploring potential drug-related connections between Ferguson’s murder and two other homicides in the Ladyville area—those of Elroy Bainton and another individual identified as Mr. Valerio. Ballistic evidence suggests all three incidents may be interconnected, prompting a broader investigation into possible narcotics involvement and accountability within police ranks.
The case has raised significant concerns about internal police conduct and the potential infiltration of criminal elements within law enforcement agencies, particularly regarding drug-related activities and their connection to violent crime in the community.