Five persons injured in early morning altercation in Mackenzie 

Five persons, including a teenager, were injured after a violent altercation transpired at the Five Corner Junction, Mackenzie, Region 10 on Sunday morning.

Police Headquarters reported that the incident transpired around 06:21 hrs. There was a heated dispute between two groups of known individuals.

During the confrontation, Police said, at least three suspects drew firearms and discharged multiple shots.

The five persons injured are Rondel Rodney, a 27-year-old unemployed resident of Wismar, Linden, who suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg; Tyrone Newton, a 21-year-old resident of Wismar, who was shot in his right foot; Brian Johnson, a 25-year-old resident of Wismar, who was stabbed in his right eye; Glaston Bristol, a 31-year-old resident of Mackenzie who received a chop wound to his head; and a 17-year-old who sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand.

Associates reportedly transported all injured parties to the hospital, where they were admitted for treatment. Their conditions are classified as serious but stable.

“When questioned, the injured parties refused to provide any information to investigating officers,” Police said.

Two other men, identified only as ‘Joby’ & ‘Shaquille Lambert’ called Shaq, were also suspected to be discharging firearms. They are yet to be arrested.

Gunshot residue swabs were collected from all injured individuals’ hands. Evidence recovered from the scene includes seven 9mm spent shell casings, two 9mm live rounds, and one warhead. The investigation remains active and ongoing.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Meanwhile, Bristol was referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital for further medical attention and remains under police guard. Bristol is suspected of being one of the individuals who discharged a firearm during the incident. Rodney is also a suspect.