Around 9pm on Wednesday, January 23rd police officers responded to a confirmed firearm incident at Belvin's Variety store on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered two injured men inside the store. They were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where shortly thereafter they were pronounced dead.
Members of the Serious Crime Unit are now investigating this double homicide and are appealing for anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the Happy Valley Road, Pembroke area to contact 247-1739 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
No further information will be given regarding the deceased until the next of kin have been notified. |