As the investigation continues into Sunday night’s drive-by shooting, which claimed the life of former murder accused Leon Duncan, investigators are trying to ascertain whether a car suspected to have been used in the attack was stolen.
‘A’ Division Commander Marlon Chapman yesterday told Stabroek News that lawmen were still to determine whether the car was stolen.
Police on Monday said a car, fitting the description of the one used in the shooting, was found and a search uncovered 31 live rounds, a single spent shell and a gun magazine.
Asked if any arrest has been made since the shooting, Chapman responded in the negative.
The drive-by shooting, which occurred in Festival City, has left three persons, including Leon Duncan’s brother, Shaquille Duncan, called ‘Lil Shaq,’ 25, of 2692 Manatee Place, South Ruimveldt, nursing gunshot injuries. Police said Shaquille sustained injuries to his right arm and left thigh. The two other injured persons are: Lawrence Simon, called ‘Plait Hair,’ 34, a construction worker, of 2104 Nutmeg Street, Festival City, who was shot in the left knee; and Orandy Gordon, 28, of 1195 Nutmeg Street, Festival City, who was shot in the left arm and right knee.
Police said their investigations have revealed that the men were gambling at a culvert on Williamstaad Street when a car approached. The car, police said, was proceeding at a normal speed. However, as it was about to pass the men, the occupant(s) of the car began shooting at the men indiscriminately. The car then sped away.
Stabroek News was told that the shooter(s) used a black Toyota 212. Leon Duncan fell to the ground while the other men scattered. A gunman reportedly exited the vehicle and continued firing shots at Leon Duncan. Residents reported that they were afraid of rendering assistance to the men since the car was still circling the area a few minutes after the attack.
Following the shooting, the injured men were picked up by public-spirited citizens and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where Leon Duncan succumbed while receiving medical attention
