Police responded to a report of a man being shot at St. Martin’s, St. Philip on the compound of a business known as Wayne’s Variety Shop. This incident reportedly occurred about 11:50 yesterday morning.

On arrival, officers found the victim already left the scene by private transportation to seek medical attention. It was later learned he succumbed to his wounds on arrival at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Public appeal

Police are asking anyone who may have any information relating to this incident to contact District C Police Station at 416-8200 or 8206, police emergency 211, Crime Stoppers at 1800TIPS (8477) or any Police Station. Information will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

• Rodney Inniss – Insp. (Ag);
  Public Relations Officer