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Deceased, Richard Whinfield.
Police are continuing investigations into a shooting incident at Swetes that resulted in the death of 40-year-old Richard Whinfield of Swetes.
It was reported that around 10:30 pm on Friday, 7 February, a lone assailant approached several men on foot at St. Ann Road and fired multiple shots a them.
Two men, including the deceased were transported to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Whinfield succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 11:28 pm.
Meanwhile the second victim, a 31-year-old of male of Hatton remain hospitalized, also nursing multiple gunshot wounds to his body. His injuries are serious; however, not life-threatening.
The police are asking anyone with information surrounding this incident to contact the All-Saints Police Station at 460-1000 or the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913.
Oh my. This is sad news. Condolences to his family
I never like to see such young lives go to waste. I hope your family finds closure.
Seems as if the shooter was concentrating on these two. Multiple gunshot wounds. My condolences to those affected. Hope the other one pulls through
Sad and cant we dialogue to get pass our differences