Officers from the Marchand Police Station are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of 39-year-old Julius Hippolyte also known as ‘Black Jesus’ of George Charles Boulevard, Marchand.
The incident occurred about 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 5 at the George Charles Boulevard, Marchand.
As a result of the shooting, Hippolyte sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest area and is currently admitted at Victoria Hospital in a stable condition.
Police are pursuing leads into the matter.












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