By Belize Live News Staff: A violent shooting in Belize City has left one man dead and three others injured, prompting a full-scale police investigation.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Upon arrival, police found four men suffering from gunshot wounds:
Brandon Augustus Baptist, 39 – later pronounced dead at KHMH
John Grinage, 37 – remains hospitalized in serious condition
Cameron Williams, 21 – treated and released
Herson Mena, 26 – remains hospitalized and under medical care
Witnesses reported chaos and panic as the gunfire erupted, but details on the motive and potential suspects remain unclear. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and collecting statements from individuals who were at the scene before the shooting.
No arrests have been made, and police continue to appeal for witnesses to provide leads in what appears to be a targeted attack.
Stay connected to Belize Live News as we follow this developing story.
