Police are currently investigating the shooting incident in Stapleton Village, which occurred at about 2:00 am on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, that resulted in the death of 34-year-old Denzil Edwards and 35-year-old Jermaine Henry both of Stapleton Village.
Investigations thus far revealed that a group of men were playing cards in a yard when a lone gunman wearing a hoodie entered the yard and opened fire on the group. Two of the men were shot and a third man sustained a broken leg while attempting to escape. Henry was pronounced dead on the scene while Edwards and the man with the broken leg were transported to the JNF General Hospital by the Emergency Medical Service. Edwards succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
The scene was processed by the Crime Scene Unit and items of evidential value were gathered.
The Police are soliciting the cooperation of the public in providing any information that will aid the ongoing investigation. Persons with information can call the Stapleton Police Station at 465-2418 or the Violent Crime Unit at 467-1886, 1887 or 1888.
