Barbados law enforcement authorities have officially identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Worthing Beach as 52-year-old Andre Brian Parris, previously residing at Fairholme Gardens in Maxwell, Christ Church. The incident occurred on Friday evening when police response units were dispatched to the coastal area following reports of gunfire.
According to official police communications, Operations Control Room personnel received an emergency alert approximately at 7:37 p.m. regarding audible gunshots in the Worthing district. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered Parris in an unresponsive state lying on the beachfront. Immediate medical attention was requested, however, a attending physician subsequently confirmed Parris’s demise at the location.
The Barbados Police Service has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death. Forensic specialists and crime scene investigators are currently examining evidence collected from the beach area while detectives pursue multiple lines of inquiry.
Law enforcement officials are urgently seeking public assistance regarding this case. They have issued a formal appeal for any individuals who might have witnessed the incident or possess relevant information to come forward. Confidential tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, the Police Emergency hotline at 211, or directly to the Hastings/Worthing Police Station at 430-7614 or 430-7615. All information sources will be treated with strict confidentiality as investigators work to reconstruct the events leading to this tragic death.