Man dead in late-night Pinelands shooting

A 21-year-old man is dead following a late-night shooting at Stafford Hill, Pinelands, St Michael, on Thursday.

He has been identified as Chrishon Gooding of #18 4th Avenue, North Wildey Close, St Michael.Police from the District ‘A’ Station said the incident occurred around 11 p.m. when two assailants approached the area and opened fire, hitting Gooding, who was sitting nearby.He was transported by private vehicle to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigations are continuing. Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the District ‘A’ Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.