Police confirm shooting of Glenville Williams in Lodge

Police Tuesday confirmed an investigation is underway into Monday night's shooting of a villager in Lodge.

A statement from police said lawmen responded to a report of a shooting close to Lodge Project at about 8:45 p.m.

"Investigations so far have revealed that 29-year-old Glenville Williams of Lodge Project was in the area when he was shot and injured by an unknown masked assailant. He was transported to the Mary Charles Hospital in a private vehicle, then to the JNF General Hospital via ambulance where he underwent emergency surgery. He is currently warded in the Intensive Care Unit and listed as being in a stable condition," the police said.

Sources said early Tuesday that Williams was injured in the groin and abdomen.

Police officers attached to the Crime Scene Unit visited and processed the scene.

Police have made an appeal to anyone who might have any information in relation to this incident to call the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) at 467-1887, 467-1888, or 662-3468 or their nearest Police Station.