Corozal Town Resident Killed, Firefighter Injured in Nightclub Shooting

A resident of Corozal Town was killed, and a firefighter injured in a shooting incident early yesterday morning.  The shooting took place at Mi Compa nightclub in Ranchito Village, Corozal District just after one o’clock. 24-year-old, Jahmor Gabourel was shot and killed and 24-year-old, Ethon Galvez was injured. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hilberto Romero, Police have identified the shooter and are currently looking for him. 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “Investigation is that they were at the bar along with other persons when they got into an argument at which point a male person pulled out a firearm nad fired a single shot causing the fatal injury to Gabourel and the injury to Eaton Galvez. We’re seeking on suspect in regards to this investigation. We’re not sure if they knew each other. All we know is that they had an argument and one of them pulled out a firearm.”

Reporter: Do you know the nature of the argument ? 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “I do not know the nature of the argument no.”

Interestingly, the Police Commissioner Chester Williams had been lobbying for the closure of this club. It was closed down, but had recently reopened.