Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield – At 11:40pm on Sunday, September 23rd a shooting occurred outside Woody’s Bar on Malabar Road in Sandys parish, in a bus layby. As a result, a 24 year old man was shot and later succumbed to his injuries. The victim was taken from the scene by private transport to Port Royal Fire Station, where he was examined by an on call doctor and pronounced dead at that location.

As such, a murder investigation has been commenced by the Serious Crime Unit. The circumstances of the fatal shooting are unclear at this time; however it appears that the victim was onboard a coach, on a coach outing of some sort, and was shot – potentially while still on the coach – and was taken from the scene in that same vehicle.

It is believed that the suspects were two men on a motorcycle who rode up to the coach and fatally shot the victim, before making good their escape on the motorcycle. At this time the scene is still cordoned off and is being forensically examined for evidence.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time, particularly any patrons of Woody’s, to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or the confidential and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477. No further details regarding the deceased will be given at this time, until the next of kin have been notified.