Gunfire rang out at West Back Road last night when a man walked up to another and shot him three times in full view of residents.
Deon Layne of East Ruimveldt had just left a home in the area around 8:30 pm when he was confronted by his armed assailant. He was shot in the left arm and in the left leg. Police rushed Layne to the Georgetown Public hospital shortly after the incident.
According to hospital sources, the gunman is known to Layne. He is said to have just walked up to him, opened fire and then calmly walked away. Up to last night Layne was receiving treatment at the hospital. Police are investigating.
