The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was shot and killed by a co-worker on Saturday who was attempting to clear a high-powered air rifle, police said.

The incident took place around 5pm at a home on Faith Avenue South.

Police said the victim along with his co-workers were at the rear of a home when one of the co-workers reportedly attempted to clear a high-powered air rifle. The weapon discharged, hitting the victim in the upper body.

EMS were called, but the man died at the scene.

Police are questioning a 27-year-old man in connection with the incident.

Authorities urged the public to practice proper gun safety when operating any type of firearm to prevent future tragedies.

“Police urge persons to ensure they obtain the proper firearm licence to operate such firearms; additionally, persons are encouraged to exercise safety precautions when operating any firearm to prevent incidents of this nature from happening,” police said.

An investigation is ongoing.

• Police are also investigating a traffic death.

Shortly after noon on Saturday, a man travelling east on Cowpen Road lost control of his moped. This resulted in him crashing into a utility pole on the northern side of the road causing the victim to suffer significant head trauma.

Transport and Housing Minister Jobeth Coleby- Davis last month advised members of the public to exercise “greater” caution on the roads.

She released a statement saying her ministry is expected to launch a road safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of traffic fatalities in accordance with the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021 to 2030.