Deadly afternoon in St Michael: Two shootings, one man dead

Two shootings just ten minutes apart rocked St Michael on Monday afternoon, leaving one man dead andTwo shootings just ten minutes apart rocked St Michael on Monday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another injured as police launch investigations into the back-to-back attacks.

The first incident unfolded around 4:20 p.m. in The Ivy, where a man—whose identity has not yet been released—was reportedly socialising outside a residence when two masked men approached and opened fire. He attempted to flee but collapsed along 8th Avenue Ivy, where he succumbed to his injuries. A medical doctor later pronounced him dead at the scene.

Ten minutes later, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police were called to Parkinson Road in Grazettes, following reports of another shooting. In that case, the victim was standing outside his home with several other individuals when two masked gunmen appeared and discharged multiple rounds. The injured man was rushed to hospital in a private vehicle for urgent medical attention. His condition remains unknown.

Law enforcement officials did not say whether the two incidents may be linked.

The Barbados Police Service is urging anyone with information about the shootings to come forward.

They can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, District ‘A’ Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246, or Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500 or 417-7501. All tips will be treated confidentially.

(BT)