Family Islands
Suspect killed in Exuma, Bahamas during escape attempt
By RBPF Public Affairs & Communications Office
Apr 7, 2014 - 8:20:27 AM


Police in Exuma are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man who was shot and killed after he escaped police custody on Sunday 6th April 2014. Preliminary information indicates, that around 11:00pm, the suspect who was in custody for a criminal offence at Georgetown Exuma Police Station asked to use the washroom and while he was being escorted there, he attacked and stabbed an officer to the face.

The suspect then ran out of the station and was caught a short while later. A struggle ensured where the suspect attempted to disarmed one of the officers and he was shot in the shoulder. The island local doctor pronounced the suspect dead at the scene. The injured police officer whose injury is as listed serious will be airlifted to New Providence today for further medical treatment. Police have launched an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.

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