The coastal community of Dangriga is reeling from a tragic shooting incident that claimed the life of 39-year-old fisherman Bernaldo ‘Sparrow’ Gorosica on Friday night. The fatal attack occurred in the Riverside area, where multiple gunshots—reportedly up to ten—rang out, signaling what authorities believe was a targeted assault.
Gorosica sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind five children and his common-law wife of ten years, Shantel Waight. The devastated family was at home when they received the heartbreaking news of the shooting.
In emotional statements, Waight remembered Gorosica as ‘a happy man’ who ‘always had a smile on his face,’ expressing bewilderment at the brutal nature of his killing. The grieving widow highlighted the profound impact on their children, who are now confronting life without their father.
Monique Gorosica, the victim’s sister, emphasized the family’s pursuit of justice rather than retaliation, stating: ‘Vengeance is not ours—it belongs to the Lord. Whether we achieve earthly justice or not, which I hope we do, I know that the God we serve is not asleep.’
Local police authorities confirm that while no arrests have been made thus far, investigators are actively pursuing several promising leads in the case. The community awaits developments as the search for the perpetrator(s) continues.