Police probe murder in Whitehall

Police have launched an investigation into a shooting at Whitehall #2, St Michael on Monday night that left 40-year-old Nicholas Jordan dead.

Police Communications and Public Relations Officer, Acting Inspector Ryan Brathwaite said initial investigations indicate that Jordan – who was known to police – was killed around 9:30 p.m., shortly after arriving home.

Police Communications and Public Relations Officer, Acting Inspector Ryan Brathwaite.

“The deceased arrived at home, driving his motor car, when he was approached by his assailant who fired a shot in his direction. That shot fatally injured the victim,” he told reporters on the scene.

Inspector Brathwaite urged anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information that could assist in the investigation to come forward. They can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the District ‘A’ Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.