2 men wounded in Tobago shooting

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2 men wounded in Tobago shooting

Two men, ages 33 and 19, were injured in a shooting in Tobago on Monday night.

The incident took place near the Mt Grace Community Center.

According to police reports around 10pm last night, the victims were liming in the vicinity of the Mt. Grace Community Centre when two masked men in a silver Toyota Aqua pulled up alongside them.

One of the suspects pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the victims.

Both men attempted to run away, but the suspects shot at them then escaped from the scene.

The 33-year-old was shot in the back while the 19-year-old was shot in the buttocks and lower abdomen.

The victims were taken to the Scarborough General Hospital to seek medical attention where their conditions were listed as stable.

Officials said several spent 9mm shells were recovered at the scene.

Inquiries are ongoing.