Three men are now critical following last night’s shooting

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Vehicle as seen with bullet holes and dent from accident

A man is currently hospitalized after he was allegedly knocked down by a car last night.

According to reports, the man was accidentally hit by the vehicle, transporting those who were shot last night to the hospital.

A 43-year-old man from Liberta lost his life after being shot multiple times last night.

The shooting occurred during an incident in Shanty Town, abruptly halting the final lap of carnival festivities.

He was declared dead at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center.

Two other individuals, believed to be relatives of the deceased, sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Both underwent hours of surgery and had to have one of his kidneys removed. Both are currently in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

Reports indicate that while the deceased was being transported to the hospital, the vehicle involved struck another man, who is also receiving treatment at the hospital.

Further information will be provided as it becomes

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Comments (9)

  • Faithful national August 7, 2024, 9:35 AM

    Time to reinstate the death penalty! Countries that have gone soft on using this form of punishment as a deterrent would, if honest, admit that reckless homicides have increased a hundred fold. Perpetrators of such crimes have forfeited their rights to live among humans!
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  • andy August 7, 2024, 12:33 PM

    Thats craziness stop the violence
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  • rose August 7, 2024, 2:54 PM

    this is heart breaking news my thoughts are with the family
    Reply
  • unknown August 7, 2024, 2:55 PM

    so traggic to hear violence needs to stop
    Reply
  • roland August 7, 2024, 2:57 PM

    such a devasting loss this is a reminder of how urgent it is to addres violence in communties
    Reply
  • unknown August 7, 2024, 2:57 PM

    its painful to read about such violence smh
    Reply
  • Justice August 7, 2024, 5:01 PM

    The government need to enforce a new law where anything pertaining to illegal firearm get no bail
    Reply
  • Shania August 7, 2024, 5:02 PM

    Speedy recovery to those who are wounded and my deepest condolences to the family of the one who’s dead
    Reply
  • Alfred August 7, 2024, 5:53 PM

    Put down the guns and stop the violence
    Reply

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