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Another Pen Road Shooting, This One Non-Fatal
posted (May 28, 2012)
A NON FATAL shooting in the city over the weekend left two males injured.

It happened last night around 11 on Neal's Pen Road. According to taxicab driver, Kevin Young - he was driving his grey Honda Civic Taxi cab on Neal's Pen Road and at the corner of Monroe Street, he stopped to pick up four friends. That's when a red motorcycle with two passengers pulled up next to his car and someone opened fire.

Young was shot to the right arm and a 17 year old minor was shot to the right foot. Police Press Officer, Fitzroy Yearwood, discussed the incident.

Fitzroy Yearwood - Police Press Officer
"This is where a taxi driver Kevin Young is saying that he was driving his vehicle and he stop to pick up 4 friends. Upon doing so two men on a red motorcycle approach them firing several shots at them injuring Young and a 16 year old minor who was a part of the group that was with Young. They were transported to the KHMH where they are listed in serious condition."

So far there are no suspects.

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