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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Nassau, Bahamas - A man is dead after he pointed a handgun at police officers on Sunday 23rd August 2015.
According to reports, shortly after 10:00pm, police received information
that a group of young men were armed with firearms in front of a home
located at Providence Avenue near Infant View Road.
Police upon arrival at Providence Avenue met a group of males standing
in front of a home. The men fled on seeing the police. Police gave chase
and caught up with one of the males who pointed a handgun at them.
Police in defense of their lives fired upon the male, fatally shooting
him. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. Police recovered a
handgun that the male dropped to the ground.
Her Majesty’s Coroner, Mrs. Jeanine Weech-Gomez visited the scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.
All inquiries are to be directed to Mrs. Jeanine Weech-Gomez at Royal Victoria Gardens.
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