Sheldon Arzu
Sheldon Arzu is a police constable in Belize who has come under scrutiny following his involvement in a controversial shooting incident. On February 22, 2025, he was charged with dangerous harm after shooting 24-year-old Emil Rivers, a mentally ill man, during a standoff that was recorded and widely shared. Arzu's past raises additional concerns, as he was previously convicted of manslaughter in 2005 for a shooting that took place within a police station. Despite this history, he was reinstated to the police force, a decision that is now being re-evaluated amid public debates on police use of force and mental health issues.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Belize | 2 | 3.00 | 0.43% | +10% | 397,621 | 1,873 | $1,900 | 9$ |
| Totals | 2 | 397,621 | 1,873 | $1,900 | 9$ |
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Belize:
PC Sheldon Arzu, a former convict-turned-police officer, is back behind bars after being charged with dangerous harm for shooting 24-year-old Emil Rivers during a tense police standoff.
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Belize:
Police constable Sheldon Arzu is facing criminal charges after shooting 24-year-old Emil Rivers, a mentally ill man.
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