Man fatally shot on Christmas Eve in St Philip

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Christmas Eve along Chapel #3, St Philip, which left one man dead.

The incident was reported around 10:22 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24.

According to police, investigations revealed that the victim was seated inside a business when an assailant approached and discharged “a number of gunshots”.

Emergency medical personnel responded but found no signs of life, and a medical doctor later pronounced the man dead.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could assist with their investigations to contact Crime Stoppers  at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the District ‘C’ Police Station at 416-8200 or 416-8204.

“All information received will be strictly confidential,” lawmen assured.