One man is dead and several others injured after a shooting at an entertainment venue in St. Philip about midnight.
Police are currently investigating the shooting which occurred about 12:30 a.m. this morning. The incident occurred at an establishment known as Byers Boozie Bites, located along Long Bay main road, St. Philip.
According to the police report, a number of patrons were attending a Karaoke session at the establishment when two men armed with guns entered and started shooting.
This caused patrons to scamper for safety. At the end of the melee one male was discovered dead in a vehicle which he was driving; His identity is yet to be formally verified and will be released when all protocols have been met.
The five (5) other persons presented with gun shot injuries about various parts of their bodies. They were all treated by ambulance personnel who were summoned to the scene. They were later transported by a number of ambulances to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for medical treatment.
Police have cordoned the immediate and extended scene as they conduct our investigations.
Vehicular traffic access has been restricted and traffic diversions are in place regulated by uniformed police who will be assisting the travelling public.
