Man injured in Brittons Hill shooting

One man is receiving medical treatment after being confronted and shot by a group of individuals near a business establishment in St Michael on Friday night

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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Man injured in Brittons Hill shooting

The Barbados Police Service has initiated an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on Friday night, leaving one man injured in the parish of St Michael. According to official statements, the incident took place at approximately 9:10 p.m. along Brittons New Road in the Brittons Hill community. The shooting occurred in the area of a business establishment, drawing a police response to the scene late Friday evening to begin collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.[1][2]

Preliminary reports from the ongoing investigation indicate that the victim was confronted by a group of individuals just before the shooting broke out. During the course of this incident, the man was shot and sustained injuries that required him to seek medical attention. He is currently receiving medical treatment for his injuries, though the police have not yet released a formal update on his medical status or the specific nature of the wounds he suffered during the attack.[1][2]

The Barbados Police Service is currently leading the inquiry into the shooting at Brittons New Road. Investigators are focusing on the events surrounding the confrontation between the victim and the group of individuals to determine the cause of the incident. The investigation remains active as police continue to look into the shooting that occurred near the business establishment on Friday night.[1]

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