The Royal Anguilla Police Force on Tuesday 22nd December, 2015 at about 9:10pm responded to a report of shots being fired at Harris Apartments in North Side.
Preliminary investigations at the scene revealed that a 24 year old male from Statia Valley received injury to his upper body while he was in one of the apartments on the upper floor of the complex by an unknown assailant.
Forensic evidence at the scene suggests that a firearm was used to cause the injury to the victim who remains hospitalized in a serious but stable condition at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
As the Police continues investigation into this matter they are appealing to members of the public who may have been in North Side in the area of the Harris Apartments and may have witnessed this shooting incident or have any information regarding this shooting to contact the Valley Police Station with such information. The telephone number is 497-2333 and asks for the Criminal Investigation Department or to speak to any Police Officer of their choice.
Additionally information can be sent via the RAPF Tips Website by logging on to www.gov.ai/911 or email AXA911@yahoo.com which are both secure websites.
Chrispen Gumbs, Sgt. 56
PMRO
Royal Anguilla Police Force
