| Is Southside Still Safe After A Pair Of City Shootings |
| Mon, November 23, 2015 |
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There were 2 shootings in the city over the weekend. Yesterday morning at around 7:00, Liston Myers and his friend were walking in Antelope Street Extension area on Pitter Street when 2 men shot at them. Myers was hit to the abdomen while his friend escaped unharmed. Today Senior Superintendent Chester Williams told us that Myers wasn't the target.
Sr. Supt Chester Williams, Commander, Eastern Division Southside
"In relation to the matter with Mr. Myers, that incident took place yesterday morning around 7am. And it actually took place on Antelope Street Extension, not Orange Street. Mr. Myers was walking in that area in the company of another male person when they were shot at by two male persons. One of whom is already in our custody. We believe that the other person whose company he was in was the intended victim. But that's the motive we have."
Reporter
"Is that person known to police as being affiliated with any gang? Why would someone want to target that person?"
Sr. Supt Chester Williams
"The person yes is known to police, but I will not go into too much details in terms of saying who the person is. But yes, the person whom he was with is known to the police."
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