Woman shot at outside her home in BT

(CNS): A 56-year-old woman was confronted by a man with a handgun Sunday night, and as she quicklyentered her home a shot was fired, which struck the building. The police have already arrested a man in connection with the incident, which happened on Shamrock Road, near to Will T Drive in Bodden Town, around 9.00pm on 15 September. A grey/silver saloon car was seen to leave the vicinity at high speed towards the direction of Northward. The suspect is described as 5’8” to 5’9” in height and of medium build. The woman was not injured but was taken to the Cayman Islands Hospital in George Town as a precautionary measure. She has since been released.

Police said a 30-year-old man was later arrested in the Northward area in relation to this matter, but did not say if he is the suspected shooter. He is currently in custody at George Town police station.

Anyone who was in the area last night and witnessed the incident or the car speeding away is urged to contact Bodden Town police station 947- 2220, the RCIPS tip-line 949-7777 or Crime Stoppers 800-8477(TIPS).