Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 1 a.m. and found spent shell casings at the scene.

The area was quickly cordoned off, and an investigation is now underway. Authorities have confirmed that no individuals were present when officers arrived. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

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Seantroy Hanley, 36, and Jahkeema Charles, 32, both residents of Fat Hog’s Bay, face multiple charges including possession of firearms without a license, unlawful possession of explosives, and possession of controlled substances with intent to supply.

Meanwhile, Quentin Noel, 19, from Purcell Estate, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance.

While Charles has been granted bail in the amount of $40,000 and is scheduled to appear at the Magistrate’s Court on April 18, Hanley and Noel remain in custody awaiting their respective hearings.

During the search, conducted after 5 pm in the vicinity of the basketball court in Purcell Estate, officers uncovered two firearms, multiple rounds of ammunition, a significant quantity of marijuana, and crack cocaine.

The discovery has prompted urgent calls from the RVIPF for anyone with information regarding illegal firearms to come forward and report anonymously to the Crime Stoppers line at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas callers at 1-284-800-8477. Additionally, individuals can contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 with pertinent information.

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During the search, law enforcement officials discovered two firearms, along with several rounds of ammunition. Additionally, a substantial quantity of marijuana and crack cocaine was also seized.

As a result of these findings, four individuals were taken into custody for questioning regarding their involvement with the confiscated items.

The RVIPF is urging individuals with knowledge of others in possession of illegal firearms to come forward with information. They can do so confidentially by contacting the Crime Stoppers line at 800-8477 (TIPS) or, for overseas calls, at 1-284-800-8477. Alternatively, individuals can reach out to the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

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