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Update: One man dead following shooting at Lower Carter’s Gap

02 February 2026
This content originally appeared on Barbados Nation News.

Scene of the fatal shooting. (Picture by Haroon Greenidge)

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One man has died following a shooting incident at Lower Carter’s Gap, Christ Church this morning.

Inspector Ryan Brathwaite, Police Public Affairs and Communications Officer, confirmed that they received a report around 8:47 a.m. that a male had sustained gunshot injuries while sitting in his vehicle.

The injured man was transported in a private vehicle to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigations are ongoing.

Authorities have appealed to members of the public to provide any information that may assist with the investigation. Tips can be submitted through the Crimestoppers Hotline at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the Oistins Police Station at 418-2612.

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