Georgetown: Former murder accused, Leon Duncan called “Whistle,” was gunned down late Sunday evening while his brother and two other men were injured in a shooting at Willemstad Street, Festival City, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
Duncan, 29, of Festival City, was shot while in the company of his brother, Shaquille Duncan and two other men, who have been identified as Orande Gordon of Nutmeg Street, North Ruimveldt and Lance Simon.
The brothers have had many brushes with the law; Shaquille Duncan was charged with armed robbery in February this year. He was shot by his accomplice during that incident. He was remanded to prison after making an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
Leon Duncan had been before the courts for attempted murder, several armed robbery offences and assaulting a peace officer.
In March 2018, Duncan was slapped with wounding charges after he allegedly assaulted two security officers attached to the “704 Sports Bar” during a party in the company’s park. He is currently out on $160,000 bail for those charges.
In 2017, Duncan was charged with attempted murder and discharging a loaded firearm with intent, in relation to two shooting incidents at the Rio Night Club and the Privilege Night Club
Police are investigating the shooting on Sunday night.
Reports are that the shooting occurred at approximately 22:00hrs. The group of young men were said to have been playing a game of cards at a culvert, a short distance from Duncan’s home, when a carload of men drove up and opened fire on them. The shooting was said to be gang-related.
After initially opening fire on the group, the shooter or shooters reportedly exited the vehicle and stood over Leon, firing at point-blank range.
After the shooting, residents were apprehensive to pick up Leon, who is believed to have died on the spot.
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