Man shot with flare gun

(CNS): A man was injured in West Bay at around 9:45 on Saturday morning after being shot with a flare gun during an altercation at the yard where he worked. Despite being shot in the head, the victim’s injuries are not believed to be serious, according to sources at the scene, on North West Point Road, the man was said to have been treated by paramedics. Police, including those from the Uniform Support Group, were said to have attended the location in force and apprehended the suspect shooter shortly after the incident.

The RCIPS has now confirmed that officers from Criminal Investigation Department (West Bay) are investigating the circumstance surrounding the discharge of the flare gun.

Anyone with information is asked to call WB police staiton on 949 3999, the RCIPS tip-line 949-7777 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS).