Man injured in Christ Church shooting

A young man was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) with multiple gunshot wounds on Monday morning, following a shooting incident at Rendezvous, Christ Church.

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) has not released the name of the victim who is said to be in his 20s. He was outside an establishment in the area around 11:17 a.m. when he was shot multiple times by unknown men.

“He fell to the ground with several injuries to his body and the men then drove away in a white motor car, registration unknown,” Inspector Rodney Inniss, TBPS’ communications and public affairs officer, said in a press release.

The victim was transported to the QEH by private motor car.

Inspector Inniss said investigations are continuing into this matter.

Police are asking anyone who can provide any information that can assist with these investigations to call the Hastings/Worthing Police Station at 836-0991 or 836-0992, Police Emergency 211, Crime Stoppers at 1800 TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.

Lawmen assured the public that all information received will be kept “strictly confidential”.

(BT)