Regiment pledges to find gunmen

According to a news release from the Regiment, two gunmen approached Carter and his friends and opened fire on them. The soldier was shot in his neck, chest and groin while another limer was grazed by a bullet.

Carter was taken to the Arima District Hospital and was later transferred to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EW MSC) where he remains in a stable but serious condition.

Francis condemned the actions of the gunmen and extended commiserations to Carter’s family.

He said the Regiment is providing support to the family and praying for Carter’s full recovery