Murder count rises to 85

Murder count rises to 85

A man was killed in a shooting incident shortly before 3 p.m. today in Gamble Heights off Baillou Hill Road, police said. 

The circumstances surrounding the incident are still unknown.

Police said the man was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

The matter follows another killing, shortly after 10 p.m. last night in Kennedy Subdivision. 

Police said a man was standing outside a bar, when the occupants of a gray vehicle pulled up and opened fire in his direction. 

Authorities are appealing to the public for any information on the matters.

The country’s murder count now stands at 85 so far for the year.