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
Date District (place) Dead Injured Total Description Nb20 Feb 2026Belize (Lake Independence)044Four men are shot and injured at a basketball court.27 Sep 2025Belize (Belize)044Three men and a minor were shot and injured in East Canal after two men opened fire on a group of people socializing. Toledo (Monkey River) 3 1 4 Two 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) 2 2 4 A 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) 3 4 7 Two 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 (Pueblo Nuevo) 0 4 4 Four 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) 1 2 3 E & 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) 3 1 4 Two 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) 3 0 3 Three men (including a 19-year-old) were shot and killed in an evening shooting at a family residence in New Site. Purportedly drug-related. Stann Creek (Hopkins) 2 8 10 Two men were killed, and eight others (including teenagers and police) 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) 0 4 4 Three men and a woman were injured by two gunmen in an evening street shooting on Plues Street (before a government homeless shelter). Motive not clear. Cayo (Belmopan) 1 3 4 A 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) 0 5 5 Three 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) 1 3 4 One Bowen & Bowen deliveryman was killed, and his colleague and two bystanders injured, by an accompanied gunman (or gunmen) in a daylight street shooting on Orange and West Streets. Motive not clear. Belize (Belize) 3 1 4 Two 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
Date District (place) Dead Injured Total Description Nb Belize (Mapp Caye) 5 0 5 Five fishermen (including a 19-year-old) were shot and killed during a days-long lobster fishing trip. Purportedly drug-related. Belize (Price Hwy) 3 0 3 A school principal and her two friends (including a 19-year-old) were shot and killed at the former's residence on Mile 10½ (before Burrell Boom, Belize). Motive not clear. Orange Walk (Trial Farm) 0 4 4 Three men (including a 19-year-old) and a woman (pregnant) were injured by a lone gunman in an evening street shooting at a family residence on San Narciso Street. Motive not clear. Belize (Belize) 0 4 4 Three 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) 0 6 6 Six people were injured by a lone gunman in a public afternoon shooting just after a j'ouvert parade on Kerry and Wilson Streets (before an Adventist church holding Saturday service). Purportedly related to a private feud. Belize (San Pedro) 0 3 3 A 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) 1 3 4 Three 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) 2 1 3 A 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) 2 2 4 A man was shot and killed, and three injured (one fatally), by a lone gunman during an evening street shooting at St Mary's Primary School on Angel Lane. Purportedly gang-related. Belize (Belize) 1 4 5 A 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) 1 3 4 A 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) 2 4 6 Two men were shot and killed, and four (including two bystanders) injured, during a public evening shootout with gunmen at Elements Pool & Bar in Newtown Barracks. Purportedly gang-related. Belize (Belize) 1 2 3 A 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) 0 3 3 Three men were shot and injured by a lone gunman during an evening street shooting on Bocotora Street. Motive not clear. Cayo (Santa Elena) 1 3 4 An 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) 3 0 3 Two parents and their son were shot and killed at or near their residence. Motive not clear. Belize (Belize) 0 5 5 Four 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) 1 3 4 A 19-year-old teenager was killed, and three bystanders (including a senior and child) injured, by two gunmen in a public evening shooting at Rick's Chinese Shop on CA Boulevard. Motive not clear.
2000s
Date District (place) Dead Injured Total Description Nb Cayo (Santa Elena) 0 3 3 A 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) 2 1 3 Two Esso employees were killed (18- and 19-year-olds), and another injured, by one or two gunmen in an evening street shooting on Gill Street. Motive not clear. Belize (Belize) 2 13 15 Putt Putt shootings: A 19-year-old bartender was killed, and nine bystanders (including teenagers) 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 (including teenagers) 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) 1 2 3 An Asian grocer was killed, and her two children (9- and 11-year-olds) injured, by a lone gunman during a morning armed robbery on Basra and George Streets. Belize (Belize) 0 3 3 A 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) 1 3 4 A 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) 1 2 3 A 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) 2 2 4 Two 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) 0 5 5 Four 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) 3 1 4 Two 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) 0 3 3 Three bystanders were injured by gunmen in an evening street shootout on Faber's Road and CA Boulevard. Motive not clear. Belize (Belize) 4 1 5 Two 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) 2 2 4 A 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) 0 3 3 Two 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) 0 3 3 Three 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) 5 2 7 Five 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) 1 2 3 A 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.
See also Lists of mass shootings by country
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