A deadly shooting that rocked the quiet community of Chapman Lane, St Michael on Wednesday night has claimed the life of 45-year-old Delon Covell Asgill, law enforcement officials have confirmed.
Residents of the area reported sounds of gunfire rang out shortly before 9 p.m., when an unidentified gunman approached a group of men who had gathered near a local shop along 3rd Avenue, Chapman Lane, and opened fire without warning. Asgill, who resided at Lot 447, 16th Avenue, West Terrace, St James, was struck by gunfire and killed at the scene.
Three other men who were in the group sustained non-fatal injuries in the unprovoked attack. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and transported all three injured individuals to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. As of the latest update, no further details on their conditions have been released by authorities.
The Royal Police Force has since launched a full criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mass shooting, working to piece together what led to the attack and identify the perpetrator. To advance their probe, investigators are issuing a public appeal for any members of the public who may have witnessed the incident, or hold any information that could help solve the case, to come forward.
Tipsters can reach out through multiple official channels: the anonymous Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, the 24/7 Police Emergency line at 211, or the Criminal Investigations Department directly at either 430-7189 or 430-7190. Investigators have made a formal guarantee that any information shared with authorities will be kept strictly confidential, to encourage members of the public to speak up without fear of reprisal.