PRESS RELEASE Date: Monday 13th May 2024
Police Investigate Weekend Shooting Incidents
The Royal Grenada Police Force is investigating reports of three separate shooting incidents which occurred during last weekend, resulting in four men sustaining injuries.
One of the incidents occurred during the early hours of Sunday 12th May 2024, at Grand Anse, St. George, in which three males were shot. They were taken to the General Hospital for medical attention where one of them, Von Cyrus alias “Wangy”, 28-year-old of The Carenage, St. George succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary information revealed that the three victims were in that vicinity when they were attacked by four masked men.
The Commissioner and members of the Royal Grenada Police Force extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
In another incident, on the night of Saturday 11th May 2024, one man was brought into Princess Alice Hospital for medical attention. He had gunshot wounds to his body. The victim has since failed to inform police of the circumstances which led to him being shot, including the location of the incident. He was subsequently transferred to the General Hospital, where he was admitted as a patient.
Police are investigating another incident which allegedly occurred during an event at River Sallee, St. Patrick, on Sunday 12th May 2024, in which it was reported that several gun shots were fired.
One man is in police custody assisting with investigations.
Source: Office of Commissioner of Police
Contact: Community Relations Department
440-3764; 405-5324
Email: crdrgpf@gmail.com
