List of mass shootings in Belize


This is a list of mass shootings that have occurred in Belize since the 2000s. Mass shootings are incidents involving several victims of firearm-related violence. This list includes incidents where or more persons are shot in one location at roughly the same time. For this list, perpetrators are excluded from casualty tallies. Similarly, shootings in non-public places, and those associated with organised crime, gangs, drug wars, or terrorism are excluded.

2020s

DateDistrict DeadInjuredTotalDescriptionNb
Toledo (Monkey River)314Two parents and their 3-year-old son were killed, and their 11-year-old daughter injured, by a lone gunman in an evening street shooting while en route home from Indian Creek, Toledo. Motive not clear.
Cayo (Belmopan)224A woman and an 8-year-old girl were killed, and two other children injured, by a lone gunman in a public afternoon shooting in Market Plaza. Purportedly related to a private feud.
Belize (San Pedro)347Two men and a 3-year-old toddler were killed, and four men injured, in a midnight street shooting at a family residence in San Pedrito. Purportedly drug-related.
Corozal 044Four men were shot and injured during an midday street shootout on Corozal–Progresso Road near Pueblo Nuevo ferry on New River. Purportedly drug-related.
Orange Walk (Yo Creek)123E & E Security firm owner was shot and killed, and two of his friends injured, by a lone gunman during an evening street shooting at Lalu Shop. Motive not clear.
Cayo (Belmopan)314Two men and a woman were killed, and another woman injured, by a lone gunman in an evening street shooting at their residence.
Belize (Sand Hill)303Three men were shot and killed in an evening shooting at a family residence in New Site. Purportedly drug-related.
Stann Creek (Hopkins)2810Two men were killed, and eight others injured, by three gunmen in a public evening shooting during a Hopkins Day celebration at Wabinaha Nightclub. Purportedly related to a private feud.
Belize (Belize)044Three men and a woman were injured by two gunmen in an evening street shooting on Plues Street. Motive not clear.
Cayo (Belmopan)134A 20-year-old mother was shot and killed, and three of her friends injured, by a lone gunman during a xx street shooting at Stars Restaurant & Club. Purportedly gang-related.
Belize (Belize)055Three men and two women were injured by a lone gunman in an evening street shooting at a family residence on Antelope Street Extension. Purportedly gang-related.
Belize (Belize)134One Bowen & Bowen deliveryman was killed, and his colleague and two bystanders injured, by an accompanied gunman in a daylight street shooting on Orange and West Streets. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)314Two parents and their 4-year-old son were killed, and their 2-year-old daughter injured, by a lone gunman during an evening home invasion at their residence in King's Park. Purportedly burglary-related.

2010s

DateDistrict DeadInjuredTotalDescriptionNb
Belize 505Five fishermen were shot and killed during a days-long lobster fishing trip. Purportedly drug-related.
Belize (Price Hwy)303A school principal and her two friends were shot and killed at the former's residence on Mile 10½. Motive not clear.
Orange Walk (Trial Farm)044Three men and a woman were injured by a lone gunman in an evening street shooting at a family residence on San Narciso Street. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)044Three men and a woman were injured by an accompanied gunman in a public evening shooting at Wing Kee Salon Store on Faber's Road. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)066Six people were injured by a lone gunman in a public afternoon shooting just after a j'ouvert parade on Kerry and Wilson Streets. Purportedly related to a private feud.
Belize (San Pedro)033A man and two children were injured by two gunmen in an evening street shooting at the Easy Does It A & A Woodwork Shop in San Pedrito. Motive not clear.
Belize (Ladyville)134Three men were injured by three gunmen during a midnight shooting at a private residence on Marage Road, during which one of the gunmen was shot and killed by return fire. Purportedly gang-related.
Cayo (Santa Elena)213A cosmetologist and her employee were shot and killed, and an Anchor security guard injured, by the said guard in a public afternoon shooting at Betty’s Beauty Salon. Purportedly related to a private feud.
Belize (Belize)224A man was shot and killed, and three injured, by a lone gunman during an evening street shooting at St Mary's Primary School on Angel Lane. Purportedly gang-related.
Belize (Belize)145A man was killed, and four people injured, by gunmen in a shootout during a graduation party in Brown Sugar Plaza. Purportedly gang-related.
Belize (Belize)134A man was killed, and two men and a 16-year-old girl injured, by two gunmen in an evening school shooting at Living Hope Prep, on Neal Pen Road. Purportedly gang-related.
Belize (Belize)246Two men were shot and killed, and four injured, during a public evening shootout with gunmen at Elements Pool & Bar in Newtown Barracks. Purportedly gang-related.
Belize (Belize)123A barber's patron was shot and killed, and a second patron and an armed robber shot and injured, by the latter and a second armed accomplice during an attempted evening robbery at Dale's Barbershop on West Canal and Bishop Street.
Belize (Belize)033Three men were shot and injured by a lone gunman during an evening street shooting on Bocotora Street. Motive not clear.
Cayo (Santa Elena)134An Asian grocer was shot and killed, and two grocers and a shop attendant injured, by two gunmen during an evening armed robbery of The Brothers Supermarket on Western Highway.
Orange Walk (Carmelita)303Two parents and their son were shot and killed at or near their residence. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)055Four adults and an 8-year-old boy were shot and injured by a lone gunman in an evening street shooting on Water Lane. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)134A 19-year-old teenager was killed, and three bystanders injured, by two gunmen in a public evening shooting at Rick's Chinese Shop on CA Boulevard. Motive not clear.

2000s

DateDistrict DeadInjuredTotalDescriptionNb
Cayo (Santa Elena)033A 50-year-old man and two others were injured by a lone gunman on a motorcycle during an evening street shooting on Carmen Street. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)213Two Esso employees were killed, and another injured, by one or two gunmen in an evening street shooting on Gill Street. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)21315Putt Putt shootings: A 19-year-old bartender was killed, and nine bystanders injured, by two gunmen in a public evening shooting at the Putt Putt Bar & Grill in Newtown Barracks. Five uninjured victims from Putt Putt were later shot by a lone gunman on Bel-Can Bridge, leaving a 17-year-old dead, and three injured. Similarly, three uninjured victims from Putt Putt were later shot by a lone gunman on Raccoon Street Extension, leaving a 16-year-old injured. All three shootings purportedly connected and gang-related.
Belize (Belize)123An Asian grocer was killed, and her two children injured, by a lone gunman during a morning armed robbery on Basra and George Streets.
Belize (Belize)033A man, a 19-year old teen, and a 10-year-old boy were injured by a lone gunman during an evening street shooting on Rivero Street and Kraal Road. Purportedly related to a private feud.
Belize (Belize)134A father of two was killed, and two others injured, by at least two gunmen in a green car during an evening street shooting on West Street. The gunmen had earlier shot and injured a third victim on Faber's Road. Both shootings purportedly connected; motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)123A recent US deportee was killed, and two others injured, by cycling gunmen during an afternoon street shooting on Euphrates Avenue. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)224Two brothers were killed, and two others injured, during a predawn shooting by gunmen at their residence on Albert Street West. Purportedly related to a private feud.
Belize (Belize)055Four adults and a 9-year-old boy were injured by two gunmen during an evening street shooting on Kraal Road. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)314Two market vendors and a KBH security guard were killed, and a cabbie injured, by the said guard during a public morning shooting in Central Market. Purportedly related to a private feud.
Belize (Belize)033Three bystanders were injured by gunmen in an evening street shootout on Faber's Road and CA Boulevard. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)415Two KBH security guards and two bystanders were shot and killed, and a third KBH security guard shot and injured, by two gunmen during an evening armed robbery of a Bowen & Bowen distribution centre on Slaughterhouse Road.
Cayo (Cotton Tree)224A father and a family friend were killed, and a 14-year-old girl and her friend injured, by the said family friend during a midday street shooting at the village bus stop on Western Highway. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)033Two men were shot and injured by gunmen in an evening street shooting on Hondo and Nargusta Streets. A third was later shot and injured at his residence on Antelope Street. Both shootings purportedly connected; motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)033Three men were shot and injured by two gunmen in an evening street shooting on CA Boulevard and Ebony Street. Purportedly gang-related.
Toledo (Punta Gorda)527Five passengers were shot and killed, and at least the skipper and a sixth passenger shot and injured, by three allegedly Guatemalan hijackers aboard the ferry Mariestela on her return to Punta Gorda from Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. Motive not clear.
Belize (Belize)123A 19-year-old teen was shot and killed, and a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy shot and injured, by a lone gunman during a street shooting at the former's residence on Mahogany Street Extension. Purportedly related to a private feud.