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TODAY'S CRIME REPORT

July 13, 2021


Police have launched an investigation into the latest Homicide

Detectives on the island of New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male which occurred on Monday 12th, July 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly before 6:00 p.m., police were called to a shooting incident that occurred on East Street opposite Coconut Grove Avenue. Officers responded and on their arrival at a Car Wash, they were directed to the body of a male lying on the ground under a shelter with wounds consistent with gunshots. Emergency Medical Services visited the scene and pronounced the male lifeless.

Initial investigation reveals that a small vehicle pulled up to the car wash. A male exited armed with a firearm and discharged it in the direction of a number of people who were gather under the shelter, fatally injuring the victim. Investigations into this matter continue.

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The Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to thank members of the public for their use of the Hotlines provided to assist in reporting incidents of social gatherings. Your calls have aided in the 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 Investigations Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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