By Belize Live News Staff: Gunmen on motorcycles attacked the home of Belize’s Police Commissioner Chester Williams hours after a state of emergency was declared in parts of the country, but authorities have apprehended one suspect and recovered a firearm and motorcycle believed to have been used in the attack.
The attack occurred late Tuesday night while Williams was traveling abroad, leaving his son alone in the house. No one was injured in the incident, which was captured on the home’s security cameras.
The motive for the attack remains unclear, but it comes amid a surge in gang-related violence in Belize, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in the Belize and Cayo districts on Tuesday. The state of emergency grants authorities additional powers to detain suspects and search properties without warrants.
Commissioner Williams, who was informed of the attack while in transit, vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice and said the incident would not deter him from his duty to ensure the safety of Belizean citizens.
