Barbados – One man fatally shot and five others injured in shooting incident in St Philip

By Barbados Today

One man was killed and five people injured in a shooting incident at a bar in Long Bay, St Philip around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday

A police statement said several patrons were attending a karaoke session at Byers Boozie Bites when two men armed with guns entered and started shooting. This caused patrons to scamper for safety and at the end of the melee one male was discovered dead in a vehicle. Police are yet to release the victim’s identity.

Five other persons suffered gunshot injuries They were all treated by ambulance personnel at the scene and then later transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.

Police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist investigations. Please contact the District “C” Police Station at 416 8200/8204; Police Emergency at 211, the Oistins Police Station  at 418-2612 or any other Police Station.  Members of the public may also contact Crime Stoppers at  1-800-(TIPS) 8477.