Police investigating shooting incident in Beckles Hill

Police are investigating a shooting incident in Beckles Hill, St Michael.

Police said they were called to the area shortly before 3 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

It was reported that two motorcyclist, both with pillion riders, were travelling in opposite directions in the area of Beckles Hill, near Pipers Avenue, Bayville, St Michael.

It was further reported that one pillion was shot in his right calf by the pillion rider on the other motorcycle.

The victim was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by a family member.

Police  are asking anyone who witnessed this event or have knowledge of it to contact Hastings Police Station at 430-7612/14, Police Emergency 211, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 (Tips).