The Barbados Police Service has identified the man killed in a shooting in Cave Hill, St Michael, on Monday, as 30-year-old Stefan Akobi Branch, of Castries Road, Cave Hill.
Branch was shot after by police and Barbados Defence Force personnel during a mobile patrol. Officers say he fled when stopped, drew a firearm during pursuit, and engaged them, leading to the fatal shooting.
Paramedics found no signs of life upon arrival. A medical doctor later pronounced him dead at the scene. A firearm was recovered.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Anyone who witnessed this or has relevant information should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or District “A” Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246. (AM)
