The Tribune

FOUR people are in hospital following two separate shootings that occurred less than an hour apart yesterday.

Two men were shot at Matthew Street, Nassau Village around 4am – one in the thigh and the other in the buttocks.

The second shooting occurred outside a restaurant on East Bay Street just after 4.30am.

A man and woman were standing outside the establishment when they heard gunshots, and realised that they had been hit.

All four victims were taken to hospital in private vehicles.

Police investigations are ongoing.

POLICE arrested nine people during patrols in southern New Providence this weekend.

Officers arrested four men and two women between midnight and 7am Friday in connection with minor offences, including threats of death, assault with a deadly weapon, causing harm, stealing and drug possession.

‘Operation Bus Stop’ was conducted between 2pm and 6.30pm Saturday in the area surrounding the Southwestern Shopping Plaza. Three men were arrested in connection with outstanding warrants.

AN officer shot a 23-year-old man in the hand early yesterday morning.

The incident is said to have taken place outside a nightclub near the junction of Tonique Williams Darling Highway and Baillou Hill Road shortly after 3am.

The circumstances remained unclear up to press time last night; however it was confirmed that the man is in hospital in stable condition.

POLICE found a handgun and ammunition behind a Fox Hill night club early yesterday morning.

The weapon was found hidden in some bushes around 1am. Police investigations continue.