The police are appealing for help in solving a shooting incident, which resulted in
one man nursing gunshot wounds at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center.
The alleged incident occurred around 9:25 pm on Friday, 16 February in the
McKinnon’s area.
It was reported that a man and his female companion were travelling North to
South along McKinnon’s road, when an unknown person from another vehicle
fired several shots at them. They however, managed get to the Percival Service
Station on Fort Road where they asked for help. The man was transported to the
hospital by the Emergency Medical Services where he is receiving medical
treatment.
The police have reported that the victim remains in a stable condition at the
SLBMC. The female escaped unhurt. Anyone with information surrounding this
incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or
call the Crimestoppers Hotline at 800-Tips (8477).
Meanwhile, 59-year-old Eric Burton of Villa, who was arrested and charged over
the weekend with the shooting death of 22-year-old Jamal Ryner of Yorks, will
make his first court appearance today (Monday).
The alleged incident reportedly took place on Rowan Henry Street around 8:30 pm
on Tuesday, 13 February.
