BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 23, CMC The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is warning members of the population that it is a “serious offence to harbour or assist wanted persons” as investigations continue into the weekend murder of a man.
The police statement followed the issuing of wanted bulletins seeking the public’s assistance “in identifying the persons of interest…who are wanted for questioning in connection with a criminal matter.
The photos show four men on two motorcycles armed at guns and wearing masks.
“Members of the public are also reminded that it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted persons. Any person caught committing this offence can be prosecuted,” the police said, urging “any person who may know the identity of the persons is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department…or the nearest police station”.
Meanwhile, police are continuing their investigating into a fatal shooting on Sunday after four men on two motorcycles rode through the Whitehall Main Road at its junction with St. Stephen’s Hill, St. Michael area and opened fire.
The police said that one man was fatally shot another was injured.
They said that the deceased was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) by private vehicle, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The second victim was taken to the QEH by ambulance and is receiving medical attention.
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