A man is in serious but stable condition after being shot multiple times outside a house on Gorse Lane in West Bay early this morning, Sunday, 5 Nov.
The attack was targeted and appears to be gang-related, according to a police press release.
Just before 1:40am, police received a report of an attempted murder at an address in the Birch Tree Hill area of West Bay.
Firearms officers attended the location and administered first aid, while clearing the scene for the arrival of emergency medical services, the press release said.
“The man was then taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are serious, however, he appears to be in stable condition,” it added.
Officers conducted checks in the vicinity and found a number of spent shell casings.
The press release, sent at 12:44pm, said officers were still on the scene.
Police have not released the name or age of the victim, but confirmed to the Compass that he is a West Bay resident.
The Senior Command Team met this morning to develop a coordinated response plan in relation to the incident.
Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton, in the press release, said the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s main priority is ensuring public safety.
“We are taking the immediate step of increasing our proactive patrols, particularly in targeted areas,” he said.
“Members of the public can expect to see an increased presence of armed officers, and may experience some inconvenience due to vehicle control points and stop checks.”
He urged the public to cooperate with the police “as best they can” to help in bringing the culprits to justice, and proactively preventing any potential retaliation.
The shooting is another in a series of violent or armed crimes that have taken place this weekend.
On Friday evening, 3 Nov, armed men carried out one successful robbery and three attempted robberies in Grand Cayman.
“Although this attack was targeted, we understand that members of the public may be concerned by this and other firearm-related incidents which have taken place over the weekend,” the police chief said.
“We urge everyone to continue to exercise personal safety, but by the same token we remind everyone not to attempt to take matters into their own hands, but allow the police to do our job.
“The best way to do this is to provide information which can assist with our investigations, no matter how minor it may seem.
“Don’t help the culprits evade justice by keeping information to yourself.”
Anyone with information on any of the incidents can call the Criminal Investigations Department on 949-4222.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to police on the Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or on the website.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously on the Cayman Crime Stoppers website.
Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $50,000 for any information that leads to a charge or conviction for a firearm-related offence.
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