Sunday, April 19, 2026

Gunmen claim life of teen

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THE CHRIST CHURCH teenager who was shot yesterday has died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. 

Eighteen-year-old Michael Omar Edwards of Bartlett Tenantry, Sargeants Village was shot multiple times in the upper torso by two masked gunmen. 

Police say he was at home when the two men entered the premises, opened fire and fled. 

Anyone who can provide information to assist with this investigation is asked to contact  Worthing Police Station at telephone 430-7614, or 430-7615, police emergency number 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800 –TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.  

All information received will be strictly confidential. (PR/NB)

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