Coby Ledlon Dies One Day After Being Shot

Twenty-year-old Coby Ledlon was shot on Monday morning on Iguana Street Extension, just around the corner from his home on Pelican Street Extension. The police were in the middle of a media briefing about the weekend’s crime news when the morning’s quiet was shattered by gunshots. Officers quickly rushed to the scene and, within an hour, detained three individuals as the investigation continues. News Five’s Marion Ali has the story.

 

Marion Ali, Reporting

Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, along with A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, was among the first to respond to the mid-morning shooting of twenty-year-old Coby Ledlon on Monday. They were in the midst of briefing the media on the weekend’s crime news when they got word of the fresh shooting. The Scenes of Crime officers arrived at the location and secured the perimeter. Coby Ledlon was shot by an unknown attacker while standing in front of a gate on Iguana Street Extension. Residents reported hearing two gunshots. Ledlon was hit twice in the upper body and collapsed to the ground. He was quickly rushed to K.H.M.H.

 

His mother arrived at the scene just minutes later and was seen getting into a vehicle to meet her critically wounded son at the hospital. Before Ledlon’s passing, the family had planned a candlelight vigil for tonight to pray for his recovery. Now, they are preparing for his funeral. A.C.P. Hilberto Romero informed reporters shortly after the shooting that investigators had detained three suspects.

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division (File – March 31, 2025)

“A short while ago, police responded to a shooting here at Iguana Street Extension. Upon arrival they saw Cody Ledlan, with a gunshot injury. He was taken to the K.H.M.H. for treatment. Initial investigation is that he was in this area when two persons came, one fired shots towards him. He was taken to the K.H.M.H. in critical condition at this time. Initial information is that there is an internal feud with persons in this area.”

 

 

Reporter

“Have you guys detained anyone as yet?

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“Yes, we have three persons in custody who were apprehended a short distance away from this area.”

 

Reporter

“Can you confirm if they knew each other; how many of them were gathering in the yard?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“Yes. We have information that they all know each other.”

 

 Up to news time, no charges had been filed against anyone. Marion Ali for News Five.