Christ Church man nursing injuries after shooting incident

A Christ Church man is nursing injuries after being shot near his residence at 2^nd Avenue, Vauxhall around 9:10 p.m. on Monday.

He is 47-year-old Chesterfield Harewood.

According to police, Harewood was sitting on a bench in a track with some men when they spotted a group of men walking down the track towards an unoccupied house.

The men approached Harewood and a scuffle ensued during which two loud explosions were heard. Harewood suffered injuries to his right elbow and left hip. He was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance.

Anyone with information that can assist investigations should contact the Oistins Police Station at 418-2608; Police Emergency at 211; Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 or any police station.