Latest update January 17th, 2025 6:30 AM
Providence Stadium shooting…‘DJ Casual’ recuperating at private hospital
– overcrowding at GPHC Recovery Room prompts transfer
After undergoing surgery for two bullet wounds at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Popular Radio Host Curtis ‘DJ Casual’ Armstrong was moved to a private hospital to recuperate as the Theatre Recovery Room at the Public Hospital was too packed to accommodate him.
Popular Radio Host Curtis ‘DJ Casual’ Armstrong
Armstrong was shot early Monday morning after an argument ensued between him and his assailant. The incident took place at the conclusion of the Easter Fest Show which was held at the National Stadium at Providence. Police officers have confirmed that the 34-year-old radio personality and Sean Hinds, who was also shot, may be familiar with the shooter.
In a statement, police officials disclosed that at about 04:10hrs on Monday last Armstrong was involved in an argument which was followed by a scuffle with two men in the car park at the Providence Stadium. Police say that Hinds interfered and one of the two men drew a gun and shot Armstrong to his abdomen and left hand and Hinds to his left foot. The assailants then made good their escape.
When this publication visited the GPHC yesterday, it was revealed that Armstrong had been transferred around 03:00 hrs to the private facility.
Armstrong was surrounded by close friends and relatives. When asked if he could give an account of what happened on the said night he was shot and if he could describe his attackers, a “sedated” Armstrong said, “I don’t even know what day of the week it is. They gave me a lot of drugs and it’s helping with the pain, but I don’t remember what happened that night. I can’t even remember who shot me. I don’t remember why I was shot. All I remember is that I was at the show with my friends.”
When asked as to why he was moved from GPHC to the private hospital he said, “Oh I had no choice but to move. They called my relatives and told them they don’t have space for me in the recovery room. The place was so crowded. They had to make arrangements for me here.”
When this publication contacted the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Michael Khan to verify the claim made by Armstrong, he said, “We don’t have enough beds at the hospital. We have always had this issue. We shouldn’t be worrying about beds. He was given the best treatment, but beds have always been a problem. Yes, we have a problem with space and the recovery room is overcrowded, but other arrangements were made for him.”
The Radio Announcer said that doctors have indicated to him that he would be released by this weekend.
Investigations into the matter are still continuing.
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