One man dead, another injured in early morning shooting

Police are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man following a shooting at a promotion fete at Thunder Bay, Lower Carlton, St James in the early hours of this morning.

Dead is Darrien Anderson Robinson of 1st Avenue, Lower Carlton, St James.

Roshay Jermaine Anthony Cadogan, 20, of Waterford, St Michael was also injured in the incident.

According to a statement from the Barbados Police Service, around 1:20 a.m., lawmen received a report of gunshots being fired. When police arrived at the scene, they were informed that two men were injured and had left the scene.

On further investigations, it was discovered that Robinson was transported to a private medical institution by private motor car and he subsequently passed away.

Cadogan, who sustained an injury to his upper left arm, was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by private motorcar for medical treatment.

Police have urged anyone who can provide any information that can assist with their investigations into the matter to call the Criminal Investigation Department of the Northern Division at 419-1730 or 419-1737, Police Emergency 211, Crime Stoppers at 1800-TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.

They have assured that all information received will be strictly confidential.