Police investigating death of man shot in Black Rock

Police are investigating the death of a man who was shot in Black Rock.

Around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, police at the Black Rock Station received a report that a male was shot while sitting in his car at Deacons Court in Black Rock.

On arrival, police learned that Shakeil Goodridge, 27, of #39 Upper Crescent, Gall Hill, Christ Church, was at the time dropping off his girlfriend when a lone gunman came up to the vehicle and fired a number of shots hitting him.

Goodridge was transported to the QEH and was being treated for his injuries. He died Friday evening, police say.

The Barbados Police Service is appealing to anyone who can provide any information pertaining to this incident to contact the Criminal Investigations Department (Central) at 430-7189/90, Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500, police emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477) or any police station.