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Man Injured in Long Bay Drive-By Shooting

Man Injured in Long Bay Drive-By Shooting

July 8, 2025
12:25 pm

At least one man has been injured following a drive-by shooting in Long Bay, St. Philip this morning.

Starcom Network News understands that the victim was ambushed by two men on a motorcycle, who opened fire before speeding away from the scene.

Units from the Barbados Police Service remain on location, while the victim has been transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for medical treatment.

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