A 55-year-old labourer shot dead in St Vincent and the Grenadines

St Vincent and the Grenadines: A 55-year-old labourer of Gibson Corner became the victim of a recent shooting incident which took place on Saturday. According to the reports, the police officials have identified the victim as Jenson Aubrey Hamilton. It was revealed that Hamilton was on his way home from Kingstown when he was suddenly approached by an armed assailant who shot him multiple times on his body.

The police officials were immediately notified by passersby, who heard the gunshots, following which officials immediately proceeded to the scene.

The reports further added that the officials reached the scene and found the victim's body lying motionless on the public road, which was just a short distance away from his home. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene and pronounced Hamilton deceased.

The Major Crime Unit of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force are investigating the incident. They have also sent the body to a nearby hospital for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of the death.

Meanwhile, the family and friends of Hamilton are in a state of shock following the shooting incident, and they also informed the police that they believe the murder to be a case of some old rivalry. This incident has also recorded the third murder so far this year. The officials have also urged the general public to inform the police in case of any suspicious activity. The citizens and residents have also expressed their condolences to the person through their social media accounts.

"Jan know, this is a shocker…you will be miss Arbery..aka ninja turtle…rest in power king," wrote a user named Brenton Richards along with crying emoticons.

Meanwhile, a user and a citizen of the country suggested the police look around and said, "SVG police if you need information. You don't have to look too far. The man you arrested two weeks ago for shooting my uncle came out a week ago and went back to finish the job."