Gunmen Open Fire on Two Men Near Princess Casino, One Injured

Police are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred early this morning on Newton Barracks in Belize City.  Just before three o’clock, Leon Grey was shot as he made his way down the street from the Princess Casino.  Police encountered Grey at theKarl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) as he was being treated for multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The 36-year-old was able to speak with investigators on the attack.  Reports say that Grey was with 37-year-old Emmeth Baptist when two unidentified male individuals exited a parked vehicle and opened fire, discharging several shots in their direction. Grey sustained injuries in the attack, while Baptist reportedly escaped unharmed.  Police are working to determine the motive behind the attack and identify the suspects involved. Witnesses and residents in the area are being urged to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation.