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  • Writer's pictureJerry Garcia

Tragic Early Morning Shooting in The City: Police Identify Two Victims

In a tragic turn of events, police have identified two of the three individuals killed in an early morning shooting at Majestic Bar on Nelson Street. The incident, which occurred just before 2 a.m., also left several others injured.

Key Takeaways

  • Two victims identified: Kawanee Akobi Lashley and Chaubhri Antonio Cordle-Gonbin

  • Third victim remains unidentified

  • Incident occurred at Majestic Bar on Nelson Street

  • Three people died at the scene

  • Six others sustained gunshot wounds and are receiving treatment

  • Two additional males were treated at the scene

  • Police Commissioner extends condolences and wishes for speedy recovery

Victims Identified

Police have identified two of the three people killed in the shooting. The victims are:

  1. Kawanee Akobi Lashley, 24, of Glebe Land, St John

  2. Chauhri Antonio Cordle-Gonbin, 24, of lot 64, 4th Avenue, Green Hills, St Michael

The third person killed in the shooting remains unidentified.

The Incident

According to police reports, the shooting took place just before 2 a.m. at Majestic Bar on Nelson Street. A number of people were patronizing the bar when three masked men armed with firearms entered and fired multiple shots.

Casualties and Injuries

The tragic event resulted in three fatalities at the scene. Additionally, six other individuals sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Two other males with injuries were treated at the scene.

Police Response

Police Commissioner Richard Boyce has extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He also wished the injured a full and speedy recovery.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Sources

  • Police identify 2 shooting victims - Barbados Today, Barbados Today.

  • Police identify 2 shooting victims - Barbados Today, Barbados Today.

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