Construction Worker Killed in Ladyville Shooting

Police are reviewing video footage as they investigate the murder of Darrell Thompson, a construction worker from Ladyville who was shot and killed on Friday, October 23.

“The investigation commenced at approximately 10.45 p.m. when officers on patrol in Ladyville were alerted to the sounds of shots being fired in the vicinity of Ocean Jack Avenue,” ASP Stacy Smith said.

Thompson was walking with two other people when an SUV approached and a man exited the vehicle and fired several shots at him, according to Smith.

No motive for Thompson’s murder has been established, and police are reviewing video footage of the incident.