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Police identify victim in fatal shooting

July 28, 2023

The Barbados Police Service has identified the man who lost his life in a shooting at Superlative, St. George last evening.

He is Marcus Gill, 49 years, originally from Briton’s Hill, St. Michael.

Police added in a statement that two other men shot during the incident were receiving medical care.

That full statement follows:

“Police responded to Superlative, St. George having received a report of a shooting incident by an anonymous caller to our Operations Control Room about 7 pm on Thursday 27th July 2023.
“Having responded to the scene initial investigations revealed that three (3) men were reportedly shot and were taken to hospital for medical treatment via private transport.
“It was later reported to us that one man had passed away at the hospital.
“One man was receiving emergency surgery and the other emergency care.
“The deceased has been identified as Marcus Gill, 49 years, originally from Briton’s Hill, St. Michael.
“Investigations are ongoing.
“We are appealing to the general public should they witnessed or have any knowledge of the circumstances in this matter, please contact the District B Boarded Hall police station @ 4374311 Police Emergency 211 or Crime Stoppers Hotline 1 800 8477(TIPS).”

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