One Man Hospitalised After New Village Shooting

An elderly shop owner was hospitalised Wednesday night following a shooting incident at New Village, Castries, residents of the community say.

According to information, the shooting occurred about 7.30 pm during a robbery attempt by two masked men.

The victim is reported to have been taken to hospital aboard a private vehicle.

One New Village resident told St Lucia Times that he sustained a gunshot wound to the foot.

There are no further details at this time.