Gang-related Shooting in Griga, Vincent Martinez is Hospitalized
Vincent Martinez
In Dangriga, on Saturday afternoon, a gang-related incident also resulted in a shooting that injured Vincent Martinez. He was riding a bicycle along George Price Drive when he was accosted by an unknown individual who fired multiple shots at him. Police say they have one suspect in custody following the attack on Martinez.
Hilberto Romero
ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division
“On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, around 2:48 p.m., Dangriga police responded a shooting incident on George Price Drive whereupon arrival they found one Vincent Martinez with gunshot injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he was admitted in a stable condition. Information is that he was riding a bicycle when he was approached by a male person who fired several shots towards his direction. We have one person in custody in regards to this investigation.”
Reporter
“Sir, we have heard that this is a gang-related shooting, that he is a member of a gang.”
Hilberto Romero
“Yes, that is the information we are getting that it is a rivalry between two groups in that area and so we have one person in custody at this time.”
