Police Investigate Shooting Incident in George Town

Shortly before 8:50PM yesterday, 16 September, officers responded to a report of a shooting incident in the vicinity of School Road in George Town. Upon arrival they observed a man suffering from a single gunshot wound to the leg, with members of the public rendering assistance. Emergency services attended the location and the man was transported to hospital for treatment for what appears to be a non-life-threatening injury.

Initial reports indicate that the man had been at a nearby location when he was approached by two masked men wearing dark clothes, who demanded money. One of the men was carrying a machete while the other was carrying a firearm. A struggle ensued between the men, during which the firearm was discharged and the first man was shot. The two masked men then fled the location on foot.

The matter is currently under investigation by George Town CID and anyone who was in the School Road area between 8:00 and 9:00PM on Tuesday, 16 September, or has any information, is asked to contact 949-4222.