Three men are now critical following last night’s shooting
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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