POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A HOMICIDE
Police on the island of New Providence are investigating the circumstances surround the death of a male that occurred on Tuesday 5th, January 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 8:00 p.m., Police received reports of a shooting incident that occurred on Lincoln Boulevard south, Montel Heights. Officers responded and on their arrival they found the body of a male lying on the ground with what appears to be gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Service visited the scene and pronounced the body lifeless. Initial inquiries revealed that a group of males were gather in a yard, when they were approach by a gun man who discharged a firearm, injuring the victim who succumbed on the scene. Police will await an identification of the next of kin to confirm the victim's identity. Investigations into this matter continue.

CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE
The Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to thank members of the public for their use of the Hotlines that were provided to assist in reporting incidents of social gatherings. Your calls have aided in the drastic reduction in social gatherings. The public is encouraged to continue to call 702-9967, 702-9968 and 702-9969 to report any incident of social gatherings that maybe in contravention of the COVID19 Emergency Order.

Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with our investigations into these incidents and other criminal matters, to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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