Fri, 2018-09-21

At 11:47pm on Thursday, police responded to a report of a firearms incident that took place on Roberts Avenue in Devonshire.

Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 28 year old male was shot in his leg and subsequently taken via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he is being treated for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening.

Police have commenced an investigation into this incident and are appealing for anyone who may have any information on this incident to please contact police on 295-0011 or of course the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Update: Detectives investigating a firearm incident that occurred shortly before 11:50pm Thursday, September 20th on Roberts Avenue in Devonshire near Derwent Lane South renewed their appeal for witnesses or persons with relevant information to come forward.

It appears that a group of men were congregated in the area when a gunman opened fire.

A 28 year old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. He was treated at the hospital for non-life threatening injuries and later discharged. There were no other injuries reported and the scene was processed by the relevant police personnel.

Anyone that may have any information regarding two people on a motorcycle acting suspiciously in the Roberts Avenue area around 11:45pm Thursday night – including their direction of travel – is urged to call Detective Sergeant Jason Smith on 717-0864.

Alternatively, anonymous calls can be made to the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

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