Four Injured in Mother’s Day Shooting at Cayo Village Bar

Four people were injured in a shooting in Blackman Eddy Village, Cayo district, on Saturday night. Reports are that the incident happened just before midnight at a Mother’s Day event that was being held at Ranchito Bar. Love News understands that during the event, someone with a shotgun opened fire from outside the establishment. No one was hit by the initial shot, but the pellets reportedly hit a concrete wall and ricocheted, injuring the victims. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero updated the media on the investigation in today’s police briefing. 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “Upon their arrival they learned that four persons had been shot and taken for treatment. They were identified as Marlene Ho, Derek Gordon, Ashley Vellos and Rosalia Domingo. Information is that they were at a bar when a male person came there and fired a shot from a shotgun causing the injuries. They have been treated, three have been released and one remains at the hospital in stable condition. Investigation into this report continues.”

Reporter: You all know if any of the persons were a target ? 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “We do not know. All these persons were inside at the bar at the time with other persons. We have several leads, we’re following it up but nothing concrete to say what it is about at this time.”

Reporter: Any suspects ? 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “Not at this time. We are making checks but I’m not sure if we have any footage as yet.”

We have confirmed that Ho, Gordon, and Vellos are the victims who have been treated and released. Meanwhile, Domingo remains hospitalized in stable condition. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.