The Tribune

TWO men are in hospital fighting for their lives after being shot in two separate incidents over the weekend.

The first incident took place around 8.30pm on Friday at East Street and Windsor Lane.

According to reports the 46-year-old man was in front of a residence when he was approached by another man wearing a black hooded jacket armed with a handgun.

The culprit shot the victim and robbed him of an undetermined amount of money before fleeing the area on foot.

He was taken to hospital where his condition is unknown.

The second shooting incident occurred around 11.18pm on Saturday off Plantol Street.

Police say the 35-year-old man was at Irish Spring Close when the occupants of an unknown vehicle pulled up and opened fire.

The victim received multiple gunshot injuries to the body and is listed in critical condition in the hospital.

Police are appealing to anyone with information on these shootings to contact them at 911 or 919, CDU at 502-9991, Crime Stoppers at 328-TIPS or contact your nearest police station.