Man shot after cricket match

A COUVA man is fighting for his life at hospital after being shot three times on Friday after a cricket fete match in the area. Kenton Legere, 31, of the NHA Housing Scheme, underwent emergency surgery to remove bullets to his head, stomach and shoulder. Police reports said around 10.30 pm Kenton was liming on Majorie Street, Point Lisas, after participating in a fete match at a nearby recreation ground when he had an altercation with three men who then pulled out firearms. Witnesses told police when they  heard three loud explosions Legere slumped to the ground and the men ran off. Legere was rushed to the Couva District Hospital, He was transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH) for emergency surgery. Police said he is warded in critical condition.  Visiting the scene were a party of officers led by ASP Rampersad, Homicide Sgt Phillip, Sgt Dookie, and Cpl Corbett.