Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Intruder shoots homeowner

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Police are carrying out investigations into a shooting incident, which occurred about 7:45 p.m. on Thursday at #1 Hillside Road, Gall Hill, Christ Church.

They responded to the home where a 68-year-old man reported that he was shot during a struggle with an unknown man who had entered his house via the front door. It was left opened as he sat eating.

The assailant reportedly walked through the open door armed with a firearm, there was a struggle and the complainant was shot. The victim was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) via ambulance. Meanwhile, the assailant fled the scene via the same door. (PR/SAT)

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