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An internal and a criminal investigation is underway following the shooting death of Richard Garcia, a handyman in Chunox, Corozal, by police who went to the Garcia’s house to carry out an eviction request by the landlord. The officers claim that on Friday afternoon Garcia charged at them with a machete and fearing for their lives, they opened fire at the man, killing him on the spot. Incensed residents threw missiles at the officers and Scenes of Crime personnel and emotions ran high when Garcia’s body was left overnight at the scene, exposed to the elements and in sight of passersby. A News five team headed out to the village on Saturday to find a huge contingent of officers – including members of the GSU, MIT, Riot Squad and others with high powered weapons – keeping residents at bay. Duane Moody reports.