Franz Walkes was killed as he limed outside a bar in Long Gap, St Philip. Eyewitnesses said he was struck by a stray bullet. (GP)

Family mourns the loss of a good man

Article by Carlos Atwell

The family of Franz Walkes is saying his death was another case of wrong place, wrong time.

The 47-year-old, of St Matthias Housing Development, Christ Church, was liming in his car around 12:30 a.m. yesterday at a tequila and taco night event at Byer’s Boozie Bites Bar and Restaurant, along Long Bay Main Road, St Philip, when eyewitnesses said a stray bullet struck him.

He tried to drive away shortly after, but crashed into a nearby house.

Police reported that five other people were injured during the shooting spree, one of whom was an off-duty police officer. They were later transported by a number of ambulances to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. (CA)

Subscribe now to our eNATION edition for the full story.

For the latest stories and breaking news updates download the Nationnews apps for iOS and Android.