Maloney man shot in back

An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot several times in his back.

According to police, around 11 am, today, Maloney CID officers responded to a report of gunshots on Jacobin Avenue, Maloney Gardens, D'Abadie.

When they arrived, they found Clervon “Legs” Oxley of Building 20, apartment 3-1 West, on the ground bleeding. He was taken to the Arima Health Facility by a neighbour who was escorted by members of the Emergency Response Patrol Unit.

Fifteen spent shells were recovered at the scene.