Shooting at Abaco Bar Sparks Outcry

A man named Smithy Belfort was fatally shot in Abaco on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after being ambushed near a controversial bar as he got into his car — the shooting has reignited community outrage over the Forum Bar and Lounge, which locals say reopened after being shut down in May, despite repeated complaints and petitions. The bar’s owner denies any link to the attack, calling it a targeted assault far from his establishment, while residents blame the bar’s location among homes and claim authorities ignored prior reports. This marks Abaco’s first murder of the year and the 34th nationwide, leaving the victim’s family — including siblings abroad — heartbroken. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5ea76c020a9a0c0