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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
 POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS IN SHOOTING DEATH – SUSPECTED ARRESTED FOR LOADED HANDGUN
Nassau, Bahamas - According to reports, shortly after 11:00pm on Friday 11th September 2015, police received a report of gunshots being discharged at Shady Tree Lane off Mackey Street. When police arrived in the area they observed a male acting suspiciously. The officers conducted a search of the male and found a loaded 9 - millimeter pistol in his waist. The suspect was taken into custody.
On making further checks the area police found a male lying on the ground with multiple gunshots to the body. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. Police then learnt that another male and a female was also shot and transported to hospital, where the male condition is serious and the female remains in stable condition.
Preliminary reports are, that a group of persons were attending a ‘wake’ at Shady Tree Lane, when a fight broke out resulting in the exchange of gunfire.
POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS IN TWO ARMED ROBBERIES
In the first incident, shortly after 5:00pm on Friday 11th September 2015, a man armed with a handgun robbed a business establishment located at Joe Farrington Road of a small amount of cash before fleeing on foot.
In the second incident, shortly before 11:00pm on Friday 11th September 2015, a man was walking on Hampshire Street, when a man armed with a handgun approached in a dark Honda vehicle and robbed him of a cell phone before speeding off.
Investigations are ongoing.
POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS IN TWO SHOOTINGS
In the first incident, shortly after 7:00pm on Friday 11th September 2015, police received a report that a man was shot multiple times about the body at Malcolm Road. The victim transported to hospital, where he remains in serious condition.
In the second incident, shortly before 10:00pm on Friday 11th September 2015, a man was at Derby Road,
Yellow Elder Gardens, when a man armed with a handgun approached and shot him in the shoulder. A struggle ensued resulted in the suspect dropping a magazine containing 5 live rounds of ammunition before fleeing on foot.
Investigations are ongoing.
POLICE ARE APPEALING TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE OTHER THREE SUSPECTS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, TO ANONYMOUSLY CALL POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8476 (FAMILY ISLANDS)
WEEKLY PREVENTION CRIME TIP – Business owners
• Keep doors and windows clear of signs and posters to allow good two-way visibility.
• Use video surveillance and make it well known.
• Make bank deposits at least once a day.
• Place a surveillance camera behind the cash register facing the front counter.
• Install an emergency (panic) alarm.
• Make your sales counter clearly visible to observers.
• A clean environment is good for business and uncomfortable for robbers.
• Keep your business well-lit inside and outside
Please visit the Royal Bahamas Police Force Website at www.royalbahamaspolice.org or facebookpage at www.facebook.com/rbpforce for Daily Crime Reports and additional Crime Prevention Tips.
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