(CMR) The police have confirmed that a second victim of the fatal 1 July Martin Drive shooting, who was receiving treatment at the Cayman Islands Hospital, passed away suddenly this morning. He has been identified as was Eldon Charles Walton, 55 years old, of George Town.
The RCIPS expresses condolences to the family of the deceased.
In addition, the police said a 35-year-old man of George Town who was arrested on 9 July on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to the aggravated burglary and shooting on Adonis Drive in West Bay, which took place on 26 June, was also arrested in relation to the Martin Drive shooting.
He has since been charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm in relation to the Martin Drive incident.
The man will appear in court today, 16 June. Investigations into this shooting incident are ongoing.
Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident, especially anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Martin Drive and Ms. Frances Street at around 11:00 pm on Thursday, 1 July. Such persons are asked to contact the RCIPS Major Incident Room at 649-2930.
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