Belize City Resident Carlos Canelo Fatally Shot; Investigation Underway

20-year-old, Carlos Canelo was shot to death last night with as many as ten gunshot injuries observed on his body.  The Monkey River Street resident was reportedly talking to a female friend on Rio Grande Street a few minutes before he was ambushed as he entered his yard, just a few yards away.  The young man was reportedly an avid athlete in football and basketball which was confirmed by Mayor Ladrick Shepherd.

The incident happened at around ten thirty last night in Orange Walk Town.  Love News understands that Canelo sustained gunshot injuries to the head, the left side of his chest, his left arm and left foot.   According to Police Commissioner, his officers responded to the scene and found the victim lying faced up in a puddle of blood.  

His body was taken to the Northern Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead.