Three men have been fatally shot at a Barbados beach bar known for hosting celebrities.
The trio of men were killed during a shooting at Thunder Bay Beach Bar in Lower Carlton, St James, on Sunday night.
Police said that around 8.42pm, officers received reports of gunshots in the area, where a group of people had gathered on the beach.
Investigations revealed that three men exited a silver vehicle and opened fire, injuring four males.
One of the victims died at the scene after being examined by a medical doctor, while three others were transported by private vehicles to a medical facility.
Two later succumbed to their injuries.
According to the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the deceased have been identified by relatives as Jamar Leron Edwards, 34, Lyle Anderson Robinson, 33, and Jamar Kareem Ramsay, 33.
Acting Attorney General Michael Lashley extended condolences to the families of those killed and injured, while warning that apparent gang-related retaliation has spiralled out of control.
‘On behalf of the government, I wish to express our sincere condolences to the families of those persons who passed away and deep regret to those who were injured in this recent and senseless violence in the country,’ he said.
‘The Barbados Police Service is actively pursuing its investigations into this matter and will continue that work with focus and urgency in order to bring those responsible to justice.
‘At the same time, it is clear that this apparent state of war between certain gangs of young men has gotten out of control, with retaliation present.
‘We will not tolerate this behaviour. Let the word go out that from this moment, the police and our National Security forces will be empowered to use every law at their disposal to bring this situation under control and bring it to an end.
‘I urge every law-abiding citizen in Barbados, who loves this country, to stand with the police service in this effort’.
The Thunder Bay Beach Bar has been known to host a range of celebrities from Wayne Rooney to Rihanna.
Their official Instagram page includes snapshots of the former England captain and global superstar at the establishment on separate occasions.
Rihanna was spotted at the bar in August 2024, downing shots with friends as she celebrated her one-year-old son Riot.
