‘Dreddy’ gunned down in North Ruimveldt

Police investigators are probing the murder of a Campbellville Housing Scheme, Georgetown resident, who was shot and killed during the wee hours of Sunday in North Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

Dead is Joseph Wilkinson also known as ‘Dreddy’.

The News Room understands that Wilkinson was attending a wake in the community when he received a phone call and stepped away to answer.

Shortly after, a car appeared and the occupant/s opened fire on Wilkinson before escaping.

Wilkinson was shot several times about his body.

He was rushed to a city private hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Wilkinson is known to law enforcement officials.

Back in 2021, he and several others were charged for the alleged possession of 210 kilograms of ganja in their possession at Norton Street, Georgetown.

They had denied the allegation and were remanded to prison.

It is unclear whether the matter is still engaging the court.