Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday at Weston, St James.
According to reports from the Holetown Police Station, a group of people were socialising near a business establishment when one man, who was about to leave, was confronted by three armed, masked assailants. The assailants opened fire, and the man, who is a licensed firearm holder, returned gunfire.
Two of the attackers were struck during the exchange. One of them died at the scene, while the other was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance, where he remains under medical treatment.
A doctor later visited the scene and officially pronounced the man dead.
Police investigations are continuing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist is asked to contact the Holetown Police Station at 419-1700, Police Emergency at 211, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477.
