A woman and young girl have been shot dead while enjoying ice cream at a market.
The suspected gunman blasted four people in the gun attack.
The authorities confirmed that a 43-year-old woman was killed along with the 11-year-old girl while the other two, including a seven-year-old boy, were injured.
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The attack took place at Belmopan Market Plaza in Belmopan, Belize, on Tuesday (12 Mar).
A police spokesperson said the suspect approached the group while they were enjoying ice cream.
He spoke to them before allegedly drawing his gun and opening fire.
One eyewitness claimed they were deliberately targeted by the suspect, including the children.
The Dutch mother was living in the Central American country.
The police initially said the girl was the woman’s daughter, but updated reports said she was a neighbour.
The gunman has been identified as a Haitian-American.
He was arrested at the scene and officers seized his 9mm-caliber firearm.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent their condolences to the family of the deceased woman.
The police are still trying to uncover the motive behind the attack and the suspect’s possible relationship with the victims.
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