Police at have launched an investigation into a fatal shooting, which occurred around 1:35 p.m. today at Pegwell Boggs, Christ Church.
According to lawmen, a group of people were gathered in the area when a vehicle approached, an occupant of the vehicles exited and discharged a number of gunshots at the gathering before fleeing the scene.
The injured man collapsed a short distance away, outside of a residence.
A medical doctor visited the scene, examined the body and pronounced death.
A resident told The Nation she was relaxing on the patio when she heard the gunshots.
“I saw everyone scattering, and then I put down the phone and I ran over there to see what is going on. I don’t know why, but I went to see what was happening, and when I went up there, I saw somebody lying on the floor. I saw the other guys just standing up around the tree and persons obviously were in chaos and crying and shouting,” she said.
The woman said she did not know the deceased personally, but often saw him and his girlfriend as they walked through the community.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information that might assist them to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency 211 or the Oistins Police Station at 418-2612 or 418-2608. (PR/SAT)
