Police have launched investigations into three recent Homicides

In the first incident, sometime around 1:30 p.m., police received reports of a shooting that occurred on Faith Avenue South of Carmichael Road. Officers responded, and on their arrival they met the body of a male lying on the ground outside a tire repair shop, with wounds to his head that were consistent with gunshots. Emergency Medical Services visited the scene and pronounced the victim lifeless.

Initial investigations revealed that the victim was at his place of employment. When he was approached by a male armed with a firearm, who shot him before fleeing the scene in a small vehicle. Investigations into this matter continues.

In the second incident, shortly after 10:00 p.m., police received reports of a shooting incident which occurred on Theodore Lane off Tonique Darling Highway. On the arrival of the first responding officers, they were directed to the body of a male lying on the ground unresponsive.

An inspection of the body revealed that he had wounds consistent with gunshots. Emergency Medical Services visited the scene and pronounced the body lifeless. Investigations into this matter continue.

In the third incident, shortly before 11:00 p.m., police received reports of a Stabbing incident that occurred at the intersection of Cordeaux Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard. The victim was transported to the hospital via a private vehicle, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police have taken an adult male into custody who is assisting with investigations into this matter.

CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE The Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to thank members of the public for their use of the Hotlines provided to assist in reporting incidents of social gatherings. Your calls have aided in the reduction in social gatherings. The public is encouraged to continue to call 702-9967, 702-9968 and 702-9969 to report any incident of social gatherings that maybe in contravention of the COVID19 Emergency Order.

Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with our investigations into these incidents and other criminal matters, to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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