Man killed in GT shooting
Scene of shooting murder 1 July 2015, George Town
(CNS): A young man believed to be from West Bay has been shot and killed in George Town. Police have now confirmed that they have opened their third murder investigation of the year into what is reportedly another gang-related shooting, though they have not yet revealed any suspected motives. Officers said the 20-year-old man was shot in the head, near the Globe Bar on Martin Lane, off Shedden Road in the central area of the capital at around 11:00pm last night.
Police said that immediate medical attention was provided following the report and the victim was taken to the Cayman Islands Hospital in George Town, where he was pronounced dead. The RCIPS has not yet released the name of the deceased but CNS understands he is related to David Ebanks, who was shot and killed outside Kelly’s Bar, West Bay, in January this year, also in a gang-related killing.
A major incident room has been set up at the George Town Police Station and detectives are asking for anyone with any information to contact them at 949-4222 or Crime Stoppers on 949-8477 (TIPS).
I wouldn’t waste any money investigating this waste of time
justice will come to the shooter soon enough that is how it works in WB and then it will happen again and again and again
The government needs to do more than just talking and it takes more than one person. So please let’s do something to help these young men and our Island !
Police need to get up and actually do some work. Instead of driving around and sucking up AC, start walking, riding and protecting our streets and actually doing some work. Police know who these “wanna be gang members” are and know what needs to be done.
Our poor Island is becoming like a war zone, it is not safe anymore. Whatever happen to fist fighting, talking and working things out instead they are all just PUNKS and always run for a gun.
Every life lost is someone’s child, brother, cousin, friend, uncle, nephew and so on. No matter what life they lived they were still a person who was loved and who will be missed.
Rest In Peace to all the young guys who we have lost due to “gang related” killings.
Another fool moon madness. And just watch and see the age of the shooter. Probably 15
At least he made an effort to talk to the gangs and it needs to be done again. If it saves one life, that is one less life ruined and found dead on the street. More people need to step up and get involved.
Anonymous 11:49, this may interest you…..
http://www.thenassauguardian.com/national-review/57213-drastic-times
They are looking to belong to something, that is for sure.Instead of something positive, they have sadly picked something very negative and something that it is very dangerous.
And Caymanians wonder why they are an “endangered species”… zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
We often make reference to the neighboring island of Jamaica and the crime there. Just a short distance away is another island to ponder…. Today Grand Cayman is where New Providence, (Nassau) Bahamas was 10 short years ago. Today, they now have an unprecedented rate of serious crime and murder, particularly amongst young men on that island.
Some may say that this issue has gone too far in Cayman, to those people I encourage you to look at the history of Nassau, Bahamas. There is still hope for our island. However, it will require the genuine need for change from the top down (from the highest government officials to the mourning mothers), residents and police officers alike.
We say that we want change but what are we doing individually/collectively to ensure that change comes ?? For example if amongst the many issues that we face in fighting crime is the public’s lack of confidence in the police force, then what are we doing about that ? There is power in numbers ! Why is there not more of us out there in the forefront demanding change in this area ?
We CANNOT sit back and do nothing and just expect this problem to go away (if you are, what color is the sky in your world?). We CANNOT accept the many flaws in the justice system, the government. We CANNOT accept the police force being of little use (if that is the opinion of some, it is of mine) and use that as an excuse not to co-operate with the police with their investigations ! There are thousands of law abiding residents on this island and somewhere around 100 of these criminals (yes 100 and not the 20 -30 that the police force would like us to believe)…If the larger majority of us see little to no EFFECTIVE results in the way that crime is being managed and investigated on this island, then in numbers – the many thousands of us need to force the required changes whatever we collectively deem them to be.
How many more lives must be lost ? How many more young children have to witness their homes being invaded and robbed by mask gun men ? How many more mothers, sisters, brothers, fathers and friends will have to mourn the loss of a loved one ? How many more people will have to come home to find that their houses have been robbed while they were at work ? How many more businesses will have to be robbed at gun point ? How many more people, how many more ?????? What will it take for the individual and collective responsibility of each resident to kick in and do something ? I end by reminding you of Nassau, Bahamas an island just like ours.
We NEED GOD back in the schools and in our homes. The justice system and the government without GOD can’t work. Like it or not, believe it or not, human kind without GOD in our lives can’t function properly.
That might help a few, most need good role models from public figures. Sadly, I can’t see any applicants for that job, except Derek Haines.
We need a society where selfishness and greed are less prevalent. That is different from needing to re-introduce a fantasy character from the bronze age.
Nah bobo, we need parents who give a crap!
Completely agree. unless we start resolving the issues now it will only grow worse. The people we let in on work permits should be people of good character not any tom dick or harry willing to work for $4.00 an hour. Maybe if your average salary was $7.00 more quality people would be here on work permits.
At least the gangsters are not shooting the law abiding citizens.
Uh, remember the little boy that was killed in the crossfire in WB? He was still law abiding at that time.
That’s so mean to say
Is it hug a wannabee gangsta week or something?
It is so sad to see what is happening to our young caymanians. The lack of God in their lives and bad choices, are some of the factors. My condolences goes to the family, be strong in JESUS !
This island is in great need of at-risk counselling in the schools. Target those “at-risk” at a young age and begin a mentoring/job placement program for them. For those out of school a “GED/job placement” program needs to be in place. Vocational programs need to target this “at-risk” population. After-school and evening sports programs to get teens off the streets- midnight programs (starting at 9 pm that involve teens “at-risk). Get the police, EMT, fire involved for community programs to develop support (gangs vs. police basketball for example). Someone needs to take the initiative. There can be no more excuses as there is too much blood being shed on the streets and too many families losing children.
Don’t forget about our loyal churches. My uncle was with the Catholic Church in Detroit and started midnight basketball there – (5)nights a week, without fail.- The gangs actually ended up protecting the kind old man and many kids came back as honest adults and thanked him. R.I.P (Uncle Bernie). **That same catholic church diocese is here in Cayman, so if any loyal Catholics read this, ask the local church to get involved!!!
Another senseless shooting. Another young life wasted on the streets of Cayman islands. Over what? A wrong look? A female? Drugs? A life that can never be brought back. A family left without a son, a brother, a cousin. People left without their friend. Over what? Senseless.
Because they all want to be a broke gangster….. Sad but true.
“There are no gangs in the Cayman Islands” circa 1985
Tru Tru, a you dat?
You’re like a broken record – give it up
The denial of yesterday sows the seeds of more pain today. Which puts Alden’s pathetic “Treason!” in context.
Lest we forget…..
“Don’t worry about it, I’ll talk to them” circa 2015