Cops seek witnesses to shooting in West Bay

(CNS): A 32-year-old man was shot in the leg as he walked along Birch Tree Hill on Saturday evening, police have confirmed. Officers are now seeking witnesses to the shooting, which happened around 9pm close to Apple Blossom Close. According to the victim, he heard three loud bangs as he walked along the road and almost immediately felt a stinging sensation in his left leg but did not see anyone in the immediate area. He was taken to the George Town hospital, where it was confirmed by doctors that his injury was consistent with a gunshot wound to the lower left leg. He has undergone surgery and is currently in a stable condition.

The investigation got underway on Saturday but the police said that the don’t have any information about a motive or a suspect for the shooting and officers from West Bay's CID are very keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything around that time or who may have information about the shooting.

The public is asked to contact DC Shane Ennis or DC Marcia Myles at 525-8303 or Crime Stoppers 800-8477(TIPS).