CrimeLocal NewsNews Update – New Orleans victim identified; second man injured by Barbados Today 16/02/2019 written by Barbados Today Updated by Fernella Wedderburn 16/02/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 406 Lorenzo Joseph, of 3rd Avenue, Chapman Lane, St Michael and No.35 Goodland Park, Christ Church is this island’s 12th murder victim for the year. The 31-year-old was shot and killed around 5:20p.m. on Saturday, February 16 following a shooting incident between 5th and 6th Avenue, New Orleans, St Michael. Joseph was reportedly liming among a group of men in the area when a lone gunman approached and opened fire, striking him about body. Another man was also injured. He transported by private vehicle to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) where he succumbed to his injuries. The deceased was a former Empire Club footballer who also represented the City of Bridgetown in the David Thompson Memorial Football Classic. The second man, 25-year-old Rio Walkes, of Sobers Lane, St Michael was taken to the QEH by private transport. However, police say his condition is unknown at this time. A man is currently assisting lawmen with their investigations into this incident. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Caribbean education in crisis, World Bank warns 18/02/2025 Tackling guns the big problem 18/02/2025 QEH in heart attack care initiative 18/02/2025