A 14-year-old boy, Shaquan Samuels, was shot at Bailey’s Corner Shop on Nelson Street, Bridgetown, around 5 p.m. today (April 16th). He was sitting inside the shop when a bullet grazed the back of his head. Samuels is currently in stable condition at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Another child, 11-year-old Amari Knight, was also present…
Read More 14 year-old Shot in Nelson StreetResidents of Nelson Street are voicing frustration over rising gun violence in Barbados following a drive-by shooting around 2:20 p.m. on Saturday (April 5). The incident occurred at the corner of Vine and King William Streets, where police confirmed that two houses and three cars were damaged. Witnesses reported hearing multiple rounds from what appeared…
Read More Another Shooting in Nelson Street Area Sparks Renewed Concern Over Gun ViolencePolice are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning (March 24) on Nelson Street, in The City. The incident took place shortly after 7 a.m. and resulted in damage to multiple homes and vehicles in the area. Frightened residents recalled the terrifying moment, with one individual describing how they ran for cover upon hearing…
Read More Early Morning Gunfire Shakes Nelson Street Residents