Canadian man, 38, fatally shot in Belize
Posted October 5, 2017 8:53 pm.
Last Updated October 6, 2017 5:09 am.
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Police in Belize say they’re investigating the fatal shooting of a Canadian man.
Police spokesman Raphael Martinez says Gabriel Bochnia was shot Wednesday night as he and his wife and their three children were returning to their home in the Chula Vista area of Corozal.
Martinez says as Bochnia, 38, got out of his vehicle to open the gate, a man with a rag over his face came from behind the bushes and shot him in the abdomen.
He died of his injuries in hospital.
Martiniez says Bochnia’s wife – 27-year-old Jeshanah Maritza Zetina – and the children were not injured and the attacker fled the scene.
His sister told CityNews his death is a “horrific blow to our family and friends.”
“Gabriel was a devoted father, a beloved son, brother, and uncle. He was known for his big heart: always willing to assist those in need. His impact will be felt across several communities where he actively helped shape a positive environment. His loss is a horrific blow to our family and friends and we are devastated by it,” Kate Bochnia said in a statement.
Martinez could not say how long Bochnia had lived in Belize or where in Canada he was from, adding that the investigation is in its early stages.
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