Shootout in Tea Kettle Village: Police Respond to Armed Attack

Two men from Western Belize allegedly opened fire on police over the weekend after terroziing a group of citizens. On Saturday, Orlando Reyes informed police that he had been attacked by two armed men on a motorcycle, who were still in the area. Officers responded to the scene in Tea Kettle Village and a shootout ensued, leading to one of the assailant being shot. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero provided additional details.

ACP Hilberto Romero, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “Two male persons had attacked him who were on a motorcycle. He mentioned that the persons may be armed. Police checked in the area and spotted the motorcycle. They saw two persons. Information that upon seeing the police, one of them lifted up a firearm and pointed towards the police. The police returned fire towards them. One of the persons was shot. The person was identified as Kevin Tillett. He was taken for medical treatment and has since been released. He is now in custody and will be charged for aggravated assault. We are seeking one more person who escaped from the area upon seeing the police.”

Reporter: What were they doing in the area? 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “They were just in that area when these persons came on a motorcycle and started to harass them and attack them.”

Reporter: Any motive ? 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “We don’t have a motive at this time.”