In crime news, while there were no reported deaths over the weekend, one man is left in critical condition after an attempt was made on his life. It happened at a wake while the victim, 29-year-old Rayshawn Middleton, was trying to prevent a robbery. ACP Hilberto Romero told us more.
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"Upon their arrival, they found Rayshawn Middleton with gunshot injuries. He was taken for treatment and remains at the hospital in a critical condition. Information received is that Middleton was in the area at a wake when he had an altercation with other persons. He ran from the area and came back to check on his motorcycle, at which point he saw the other persons tampering with his motorcycle. He intervened at which point one of the persons pulled out a firearm and fired several shots towards his direction causing his injuries. An investigation was carried out and we have since arrested and charged Nolbert Smith for the crimes of attempted murder and use of deadly means of harm."
Courtney Menzies:
"Did the victim know the suspect?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"Yes he knows the person."
Reporter:
"When you said they knew each other, can you expound on that?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"They just knew each other and they were at the area at the wake."
Courtney Menzies:
"The suspect was attending the wake as well?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"That is correct."
Courtney Menzies:
"Was the suspect trying to steal the motorcycle?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"That is what it appears, yeah, he was taking the motorcycle."
According to the police report, three other persons were involved in the altercation that occurred before shooting - a teenager whom Middleton was defending, and two other aggressors.
