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Man shot during attempted robbery

June 30, 2023

A 68-year-old man was shot in his residence at #1 Hillside Road, Gall Hill, Christ Church, in what is reported to be an attempted robbery.

While police did not name the victim, they noted he received injuries to his right thigh after an unknown man “entered his house via the front door, which he had left opened as he sat eating his food”.

Police provided more details on the incident:

“About 7:45 p.m. on Thursday 29th June 2023, police received a report and responded to a residence at #1Hillside Road, Gall Hill, Christ Church where a 68-year-old male reported that he was shot during a struggle with an unknown man who had entered his house via the front door which he had left opened as he sat eating his food.
“The assailant reportedly walked through the open door armed with a firearm with intentions to rob the owner.
“The victim received injuries to his right thigh and was transported to hospital via ambulance. Meanwhile, the assailant fled the scene via the said front door.
“Investigations are ongoing.”

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