Nassau, Bahamas - Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that has left a man detained in hospital under heavy police guard on Saturday 13th February 2016.
According to preliminary reports, shortly after 10:00pm, police were conducting an operation in the Wilson Tract area, when they saw a suspicious male enter a Nissan vehicle and attempted to drive off. The officers surrounded the vehicle and ordered the driver out. The driver refused but instead put the vehicle in reverse and attempted to knock down one of the officers. The officer in fear of his life shot the suspect. The suspect then crashed into a nearby wall.
A search was conducted of the vehicle and a quantity of marijuana was found. The suspect was transported to hospital where he is detained in stable condition under heavy police guard.
Investigations are ongoing.
