Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Minimart owner, son shot by would-be robbers

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A minimart owner and his son were shot during a robbery attempt in Dayrell’s Road, Christ Church yesterday.

Proprietor of Babb’s Mini-Mart, Stephen Babb, and Dwight Babb were attacked by an unknown assailant, who made a quick getaway just after 1 p.m.

Reports suggested the man entered armed with a firearm and clad in blue overalls, with a scarf around his mouth and sunglasses.

Stephen, of St Matthias, Christ Church, was shot in the right forearm, while 27-year-old Dwight, of Brittons Hill, St Michael, received a gunshot wound to the upper left back.

Please read the full story in today’s DAILY NATION, or in the eNATION edition.

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