A violent highway attack has left Belize City resident Javan Clare injured after his vehicle was targeted by an unidentified gunman on Wednesday evening. The brazen shooting occurred along the George Price Highway near mile thirty-two as Clare was traveling from Belmopan toward Belize City.
According to official statements from ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer, police responded to reports of gunfire in the area approximately at 8:00 p.m. on March 26th. Upon arrival at the scene near mile thirty-three, officers discovered Clare’s Chevrolet Equinox approximately two hundred yards off the main roadway, the vehicle exhibiting multiple apparent bullet holes from the attack.
Preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown male assailant, operating from another vehicle, opened fire on Clare’s SUV while both were traveling along the highway. The shooting forced Clare’s vehicle off the road where it was subsequently discovered by responding officers.
The alleged perpetrator fled the scene immediately following the attack, and authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the targeted shooting. Police continue to gather evidence and pursue leads regarding the identity and motive of the gunman.
The thirty-one-year-old victim’s current medical condition remains undisclosed by authorities as the investigation progresses. This incident marks another concerning episode of public violence along Belize’s transportation infrastructure, raising security concerns among local residents.