This past weekend, officers received several reports of a group of between two and ten juvenile males, believed to be between 12 and 15 years old, approaching members of the public and firing shots at them with what appears to be a pellet gun or gel blaster. While no one has been injured in these incidents, they have caused fear and alarm to members of the community.
The RCIPS is advising the juveniles who have been engaged in this activity to desist at once. Parents, especially parents of juveniles in possession of this type of toy, are advised to speak to their children about the negative consequences that such activities can have.
The incidents occurred on the evenings of Friday and Saturday, 2 and 3 August, between 8:00 pm and about 10:00 pm, in George Town in the vicinity of Newport Avenue, Keturah Street, Hope Drive and Paxton Street, and are under investigation by police.
Anyone who has witnessed such an incident or who may have any other information is asked to contact 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via the RCIPS website.
