A former prison officer was shot after being released on bail today!

Nassau | Former prison officers are fighting for life in the hospital after being shot dead many times shortly after being released on bail today.

Desmond Gilbert, He was shot multiple times this afternoon after a shooter fired at a car in the Big Pond, where he was traveling about a quarter mile from the court complex.

Gilbert He was arrested last week after police allegedly caught him with a loaded gun.

He was allowed $ 5,000 bail when he appeared before Justice of the Peace Shaka Serville today.. It was fast!

Gilbert He lost his job after being arrested on suspicion of another gun a few years ago.

The proceeding is still pending.