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Diego MartinNigel 'Ling' Ferguson (32) Shot Dead at Home

Rathole, Upper Quarry Street, Diego Martin, Diego Martin

Nigel Ferguson, 32, also known as 'Ling', was shot and killed at his home on Rathole, Upper Quarry Street, Diego Martin in the early hours of Saturday, June 13, 2026, shortly after 1:30 a.m. Heavily armed attackers stormed the property and unleashed a barrage of gunfire, with residents awakened by loud explosions from the residence. Two men dressed in dark clothing were seen fleeing the property on foot down a staircase to the roadway before disappearing into darkness. Ferguson was found lying motionless in the doorway of his home, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Police officers and Crime Scene Investigators responded and processed the scene, recovering 20 spent shell casings from at least two different firearms—seven 9mm casings and 13 spent .40-calibre casings—indicating a sustained and deadly attack. Ferguson was pronounced dead at the scene; no arrests have been made and investigators are pursuing leads.

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This is the 8th murder reported in Diego Martin in 2026.

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Community Standing: Stable — Diego Martin

Risk Level: 6.2/10 · Primary Concern: Assault

Know Your Exits: In areas where serious violent incidents occur even at moderate frequency, having a mental exit plan when entering unfamiliar social environments is a valuable habit — not paranoia.

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