Man dies in hospital after shooting

A man has died in hospital after being shot on Friday.

The 39-year-old was shot on Joe Farrington Road at around 11.25pm. He succumbed to his injuries at around 8am on Saturday.

Police are investigating and are appealing to members of the public who may have any information regarding this incident to contact police @ 919, 322-3333/4, the CENTRAL DETECTIVE UNIT @502-9991, 502-9910 or CRIMESTOPPERS @ 328-TIPS.

Police are also investigating a shooting incident that has left an 18 year old man of Grace Avenue off Marathon Estates in hospital.

The incident reportedly occurred around 3:30 am on Saturday.

Initial police reports indicate that the victim on arrival to his residence was approached by a group of men wearing dark clothing.

The victim attempted to flee and was subsequently shot. He was taken to hospital via EMS personnel where he is detained in stable condition. Active police investigations continue.

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