Belize police investigate death of 19-year-old found with gunshot wounds off George Price Highway
Shiloh Coleman's body was found in Western Paradise near Mile 8 a day after his mother reported him missing. His car is still missing and no one has been arrested.
BELIZE CITY, Belize. Police in Belize are investigating the death of 19-year-old Shiloh Coleman, whose body was found with apparent gunshot wounds in the Western Paradise community near Mile 8 of the George Price Highway shortly before midday on Monday 9 November.
According to the Belize Police Department, the Belize City resident was found about one and a half miles inside the community, and the body was already in an advanced state of decomposition.
Coleman's mother reported him missing at about 5.30pm on Sunday 8 November after he stopped responding to her messages. She told police they last communicated at about 9pm on Saturday 7 November, when he said he would soon return home. She became more concerned when she noticed his vehicle was also missing.
Two possible motives
At a press briefing, police said there were two possible motives under investigation but did not give further details, saying the inquiry remained active.
Coleman's vehicle has still not been found. Investigators said they had received leads on its possible whereabouts and were working with the National Crime Fusion Centre and surveillance camera operators.
No arrests have been made. Police have not said whether the killing is connected to recent gang-related violence in Belize.
