POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING
Nassau, Bahamas -
Police on the island of New Providence are investigating a shooting
incident Saturday, 29th February, 2020, which resulted in an adult male
being shot.
According to reports, shortly
after 11:00pm, Officers were on routine patrol on Washington Street off
Balfour Avenue, when they had reason to stop a black vehicle. A male
came from the vehicle, armed with a firearm and pointed it in the
direction of the officers. The officers being in fear for their lives,
discharged their service weapons in the direction of the male, who ran
to the rear of a home, where he was discovered deceased. A 9 millimeter
pistol was recovered.
Her Majesty’s Coroner will continue investigations into this incident.
STRUCTURAL FIRE INVESTIGATION
Police on
New Providence are investigating the circumstance surrounding a building
fire at the Persis Rodgers Senior Citizens Home on Hawthorn Road,
Sunday, 1st March, 2020.
According to reports,
shortly before 5:00am, Fire Services Officers responded to the home
after receiving reports that an unoccupied building on the property was
on fire. As Officers were attempting to extinguish the fire, the
building collapsed, causing injuries to three (3) officers. The injured
officers were transported to hospital and are listed in stable
condition. None of the residences of the home were injured during the
incident.
Arson is suspected. Investigations are ongoing.
