Two shot in Pinto

According to reports, Kenny Gilbert, 38, and Keva Straker, 26, of Pinto, were sitting at a culvert at Motley Trace at 9 pm, when they were approached by the masked gunmen.

The gunmen then opened fire on the couple. Gilbert was shot in the neck, chest, right leg, and right arm. Straker was shot in the upper left arm and thigh.

Area residents who heard the loud explosions found Gilbert and Straker slumped on the ground.

The residents immediately notified the police and took the couple to the hospital for assistance.

They are listed in stable condition.

Investigators said they did not know why the two persons were shot.

The Arima Police Station is continuing investigations.