Vincentian male shot and killed by group of gunmen in Barbados

The Barbados Police Service (BPS) is conducting investigations into a shooting which occurred in the rural parish of St Philip on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Reports indicate that two men were shot, with one succumbing to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Nicobi Lavia, a 20-year-old from St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The BPS say a report was received about 730 pm stating that loud explosions were heard by residents.

Police responded where they pointed to the lifeless body of an adult male which was on the ground.

The deceased and the injured man were in a motorcar in the area when they were confronted by a number of men. Afterward, gun shots were heard, and after the melee had ceased, the victims were discovered.

Another male, 26 years, received gunshots injuries to his body and was transported to the hospital by private motor car for medical treatment.

Lavia was later pronounced dead at the scene by a medical doctor who visited the scene.