Belize City Man Dies After Early Morning Stabbing

56-year-old, Mark Longsworth is dead following a stabbing in Belize City early this morning. The victim was taken to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital shortly after midnight with multiple stab wounds and later died while receiving treatment. Patrol officers reportedly came across Longsworth at the corner of Mopan and Ebony Streets before transporting him to the hospital. Here again is ASP Stacy Smith with a report on the preliminary findings.

ACP Stacy Smith, Belize Police Department: “Police have detained one male person in connection with an investigation into the fatal stubborn of 56-year-old Mark Longsworth of Belize City. Officers who were on patrol on Ebony Street around 12:30am on 11th May reported that they observed and injured Mr. Longsworth at the corner of Ebony and Mopan Street. Mr. Longsworth was ferried to the hospital for medical attention, however he succumbed to the injuries that he sustained. No motive has been established in this incident, however as I stated one male person has been detained and the Crime Fusion Center has supplied some video footage that are being reviewed to see how they can assist with the investigation.”

The body remains in custody of the KHMH morgue pending post-mortem procedures. Police have identified a person of interest, and are pursuing the investigation.