24-year-old shot and killed

Police are carrying out investigations into the island’s 26th murder.

Dead is 24-year-old Ashantio Blackman of Belair, St Philip.

Around 8:25 last night, police responded to reports of gun shots being heard and a “man down” at the same address.

They discovered Blackman’s body lying facedown in a pool of blood. He was wearing a black long sleeved shirt and a pair of 3/4 black pants. 

A white car with multiple holes was taken into police custody.  

Anyone who may have information that can assist with investigations is asked to contact police emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-5477, District C Police Station at 4168200 or any police station. (PR/SAT)