Saturday, May 23, 2026

One dead, one injured in City shooting

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One man is dead and another receiving treatment for injuries in the wake of a shooting incident at Beckwith Street, St Michael, on Sunday night.

Police say the deceased was identified as Akil Amir Jaaunai Bryan, 26, of the same community, by his mother Tracy Junai.

Bryan’s body was discovered around 11:12 p.m.

He was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) by private car and pronounced dead on arrival by a medical doctor

Gladstone Llewelyn Bridgeman, 43, of the same address, received an injury to his right thigh and is being treated at the QEH.

Anyone who can provide any information that can assist with these investigations is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Department at 430-7189/7190, Police Emergency 211, Crime Stoppers at 1800-TIPS (8477) or the nearest Police Station.

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

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