Nassau, Bahamas - An adult male is detained in hospital under heavy police guard following a shooting death that occurred on Wednesday 24th December 2014.

According to reports shortly after 2:00pm, the victim was talking to another male on Dorsette Alley off Hospital Lane, when the suspect pulled up on a trail motorbike and shot him multiple times. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. During the incident the suspect was also shot by the man who was along with the victim. The suspect was transported to hospital via private vehicle, where he was detained in serious condition under heavy police guard.

Investigations are ongoing.