Old Harbour Bay man shot multiple times while heading home
Published:Tuesday | December 26, 2023 | 4:05 PM
A man was shot multiple times by gunmen while making his way home in Bourkefield, Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine Monday night.
The injured man remains in hospital.
His attackers are being sought by the police.
The police report that about 11:40 p.m. the man was riding his bicycle along a dirt track on his way home in Bourkefield when he was pounced upon by three gunmen who opened fire.
He was hit several times, including in the abdomen.
The gunmen then escaped into the area.
Residents then took the injured man to the Spanish Town Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.
The police were summoned and upon arrival at the scene, several spent casings were discovered.
The Old Harbour Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating.
- Rasbert Turner
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