POLICE in ‘A’ Division said that no arrests have been made yet in relation to the Avocado Avenue, West Ruimveldt shooting which claimed the life of 29-year-old Paul Rodney on Monday morning.

According to investigators persons have not come forward with any information, although people were seen running from the crime scene as gunshots rang out early Monday morning following a party. Police are seeking the assistance of the public to bring the perpetrators to justice.

It was reported that Rodney, unemployed, of Lot 530 West Ruimveldt, was gunned down at about 02:55hrs at Avocado Avenue, West Ruimveldt by person or persons unknown. Investigations revealed that police ranks on a mobile patrol on Mandela Avenue, heard several loud explosions and went to investigate.

Upon arrival, a group of men were observed running, again several loud explosions rang out, and the deceased was seen lying motionless, with blood all over his body.

He was immediately taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he succumbed 30 minutes later, whilst receiving medical attention. The body, which bore seven gunshot wounds, is at the Hospital’s Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination. Several spent shells of a small calibre weapon were found at the scene.