Police investigations into the murder of 26-year-old San Pedro resident Zinedine “Fish” Pinelo have led to the arrest of two individuals. Dashay Dashque Williams, 28, and Kaylen Jaylen McFoy, 19, have both been formally charged with murder. Pinelo was fatally shot on May 9th on Hunters Lane in Belize City, reportedly while attempting to purchase a motorcycle.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Hilberto Romero stated that Pinelo left San Pedro Town and proceeded to Belize City with a friend. He mentioned that Pinelo was taken to Hunter’s Lane after midday on Friday, May 9th to conduct a business transaction when he was ambushed by six men. One of them shot him several times. Romero noted they took his licensed firearm and some of his money.
“He went to make a purchase from a person there; he went there with some cash to buy a motorcycle,” ACP Romero said. According to him, police are further investigating to determine the actual transaction involved, aside from just the motorcycle. “We believe that he was led there; when he arrived, there were people waiting, ready to attack him.” Pinelo’s friend fled the area unharmed during the shooting.
In his hometown of San Pedro, friends and family members were devastated to hear the news. Pinelo, who was a tour guide and boat captain, is remembered by his tourism colleagues as passionate about the sea and fishing.
The president of the San Pedro Tour Guide Association, Philip ‘Billy’ Leslie, said he knew Pinelo personally and even taught him during his tour guide training. “He was a young kid, and an excellent fishing guide,” Leslie said. “It is very unfortunate, and we are all sad for this loss. We will miss him dearly.”
Pinelo was laid to rest on Thursday, May 15, in his home island of San Pedro. He is survived by his parents, relatives, and a multitude of friends who are still reeling from his unexpected death.
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