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Was Geovanni Gentle Roughly Killed For A Dangerous Dalliance?
posted (July 4, 2016)
31-year-old Geovanni Gentle was gunned down near the corner of Regent Street West and Thurton Lane on the wee hours of Saturday morning. He had just left a dance at the Loyal Endeavor Lodge where police believe he;d had some kind of encounter with a female. And as he was heading home on his bicycle he was ambushed and killed - police say he was killed because of jealousy. Our journalist Emanuel Pech has the details of that report.

31 year old Geovanni Gentle lay here on the concrete pavement on Regent Street West clutching his wounds after he was fatally shot.

ACP Chester Williams - O. C. Eastern Rural North
"Sometime around 2am, on Saturday morning police were called to Regent Street West near its intersection with Thurton Lane, that is right where the lodge hall is, as information was received of shots being fired in that area."

Police wouldn't say just how many shots were fired, but reports are that as much as 14 expended shells were recovered from the scene.

Reports are that the gunman emerged here from Thurton Lane and released a barrage of bullets at Gentle.

The 31 year old father of four was rushed to the hospital but he died before he could get any medical attention.

Now although investigations into the matter are still young, police believe that jealousy might have been the motive behind this vicious attack.

ACP Chester Williams - O. C. Eastern Rural North
"Our investigation into that matter so far has revealed that it might have been an act of jealousy on the part of an individual."

Emanuel Pech
"Sir, the incident happened near a lodge. I believe there was an event that same night there. Could you tell us if he by chance was an attendee at that event?"

ACP Chester Williams - O. C. Eastern Rural North
"From our investigation yes, he might have been there."

Emanuel Pech
"Do you think the incident stemmed from something that happened there?"

ACP Chester Williams - O. C. Eastern Rural North
"Yes it did."

But just what problems did he have with his female companion? Even the family is left to wonder.

Estevan Gentle - Father of Deceased
"Well, I wouldnt know because the female lady is the same lady that he had his 4 children with and they have been living together for 12 years. So, I don't know if it was something personal because of that or what?"

Whatever the case may be, Gentle's death has taken a toll on the family because although he lived inside the notorious Ghost Town neighbourhood, he dedicated his life to one thing only. And that was fending for his kids, whether it was working in construction or selling coconuts.

Estevan Gentle - Father of Deceased
"He was not a gang man, he is a working man. It is really surprising that this generation right now, all they think about is taking people's lives. I mean, this man had 4 children and everyone know he was a hustler, everyday for that, that's all he lived for. So, he didn't have time to be in problems with people. So, you would say it was hard being a parent and hearing your child getting shot."

Reporting for 7 news Emanuel Pech.

Police have two persons in custody as investigations continue.

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