One dead in St. Peter shooting

A shooting incident was reported to the Holetown Police station about 10:50 p.m. on Saturday 24th June 2023.

The nature of the report stated that the owner and an employee of a Chinese restaurant and bar located along Road View, St. Peter, had just closed up the business establishment and were about to leave when they were attacked by two armed gunmen.

Shots were fired, and the owner fled, but the employee received injuries, which proved to be fatal.

Ambulance was summoned to the scene and on arrival, the EMT checked the injured man and found no sign of life. The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene by a medical doctor who visited the scene.

Investigations thus far reveal that the deceased in this matter is a national of Peru. He is 29 years of age. The police are awaiting formal notification of his immediate family and relatives before his identity can be released.

Investigations are currently ongoing.