Just before 7:50 PM on October 26, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched emergency services following reports of multiple gunshots being heard in the area of Watercourse Road, in West Bay.
Police and emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and located a man who appeared to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds while sitting inside a vehicle. The victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he was treated for severe injuries. He is currently believed to be in critical but stable condition.
Investigators remain on scene gathering evidence and speaking with the community. On-going enquiries have so far indicated that the shooter approached the location in a vehicle and fled the area the same way they arrived, prior to police arrival.
Firearm Response Officers conducted extensive searches throughout the night to locate the suspect vehicle, though it has not yet been recovered. No suspect has been identified at this stage of the investigation.
To ensure community safety and reassurance following this incident Community Police Officers are maintaining high-visibility and a reassuring presence in the West Bay area. The numbers and presence of firearm officers in the West Bay district have been increased, and policing coverage will remain stable across the Cayman Islands.
Detectives have launched a full investigation and are urgently appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, observed suspicious activity, or has information regarding the any vehicles or persons that may have been involved.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the West Bay Police Station at 949-3999. Anonymous tips can also be provided via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.
Crime Stoppers offers rrewards of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person, or persons, for the commission of a serious violent or gun-related offence.