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Aug 7, 2023

Cynthia Joseph is Injured by Gunshot Insider Her Ladyville Home

Hilberto Romero

A resident of Ladyville was injured inside her home when a bullet tore through her roof and struck her in the head.  Cynthia Joseph, told investigators that she heard a bang on her rooftop, only to discover that she was bleeding from the head.  Where the round came from and who fired the weapon are details that police are yet to uncover.  Here is what Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero shared with reporters this afternoon.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Sunday, August sixth, 2023, police visited the KHMH where they found Cynthia Joseph with a gunshot injury.  She reported that she was at home in Ladyville at Egbert Quilter Avenue when she heard a sound on the roof of her house and then realized that she had received an injury to her head.  She has been treated at the KHMH and has been discharged.  An investigation into this matter continues.”

 

Reporter

“Were you able to [determine] who fired the shots?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“No.  We do not know who fired the shots.”


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