Another man was shot in the city today. He is James Escarpeta who was shot on Baracat Street.
Just after midday today he was walking home when gunshots rang out. His mother was at home putting out clothes when she heard the shots:..
Mariegold Parks, Mother of Victim
"And as I got downstairs hanging out clothes I heard the thing went "pi, pi" and I heard bawling 'Roy' and afterwards I heard the bawling coming to me. So when I rush out I saw that it was my son and I grab him by arms and ask him who shot him, but did not say anything. He got a shot in his back and one in his right arm. The police responded quickly in like 2-3 minutes and they took him to the emergency ward, I am here to see what will take place with him."
Reporter
"Your son is not known to give trouble. How does this strike your home?"
Mariegold Parks, Mother of Victim
"He is not a trouble maker and I am a strong woman. From since my daughter came out the hospital from January until now I am strong. I told my daughter don't cry and not to worry. I am a strong woman and up to now I haven't drop any tears yet because God is there."
Police were in the area at the time and rushed Escarpeta to the hospital.
He was shot in the back and arm is in a stable condition.
And while his mother says he is not a troublemaker, we do know that he was accused of the murder of Kevin Parks - which he was acquitted of after the case fell apart in court when one witness could not recall their statement and the other was shot the night before the case.
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