BELIZE CITY – A violent shooting incident on Curassow Street has left one man hospitalized and local authorities scrutinizing official surveillance footage to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack. The event occurred on the evening of Saturday, February 21st, 2026, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement personnel.
According to official statements from Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, officers patrolling Precinct One were alerted to audible gunfire in the Curassow Street vicinity approximately at 8:00 p.m. Responding units discovered Mr. Damion Dawson suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his body. Emergency medical services promptly transported the victim to a nearby medical facility, where he remains listed in stable condition.
A significant development in the investigation emerged as police confirmed the entire incident was captured on official surveillance camera systems. Investigators are currently conducting detailed forensic analysis of the footage to identify potential suspects and establish a chronological sequence of events. ASP Smith emphasized that no motive has been established for the shooting, leaving detectives to explore multiple investigative avenues.
The Curassow Street shooting represents the second significant law enforcement development in Belize over the weekend, following a breakthrough arrest in Belmopan’s double murder case from the previous week. Police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue processing evidence from the crime scene.