Monday, July 27, 2015. BMG:47 year old Prudencio Gonzalez, caretaker of Bacab Eco-Park on the Philip Goldson Highway, was apparently shot to death at home in Burrell Boom on Sunday night.
Police say a security guard found the dead man in an isolated area of the park three hours after hearing a gunshot fired. Gonzalez was found to have been shot to the right eye.
The owners of Bacab have issued the following statement:
“Bacab Eco Park is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Prudencio Sican, a very faithful and long standing employee and friend, who was killed in his home in Burrell Boom, on Sunday night sometime between 9 and 10 p.m.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Prudencio’s wife, mother, his family, and his friends during this most difficult time. The senseless, and unwarranted action against a hardworking, skilled, and versatile person leaves a hole in the fabric of our society.
The contributions Prudencio has made through his work over the past 10 years in the development and maintenance of Bacab Eco Park are countless.”
Police investigations continue.