A MAN accused of five murders will face court today over a series of killings dating back to 2018.

The appearance comes as the country faces a fresh wave of homicides, with five men killed in separate incidents over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Police suspect some of the crimes are linked and are the result of retaliation between “rival” groups – with the first homicide taking place on Thursday.

The court appearances today will see six suspects in court today for several murders, including a 25-year-old man accused of five killings — two of which were double homicides.

The latest murder took place last night before 6pm, in the area of East Street opposite Coconut Grove Avenue.

Assistant Superintendent Audley Peters said responding officers arrived at a car wash in the area and were directed to a man who was lying there with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

ASP Peters said police were told that a group of people were under a shelter at the car wash when a small dark car approached. A man got out of the car and fired shots at the group, fatally wounding the victim.

Another man was killed after 10pm on Sunday, July 11, at Arawak Cay.

Responding officers saw a male victim who was alert and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

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