POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A DROWNING INCIDENT
Police on the island of Exuma are investigating a drowning that occurred on Monday 1st, March 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 9:00 a.m. officers from the Exuma District received reports from the operator of a cruising vessel, that while sailing in the Elizabeth Harbour, he observed a male who appeared to be struggling in the water. The swimmer was approached and ask if he needed assistance. However, he barely gave a response. The body was fished out of the water and CPR was administered, following which the male was unresponsive. The victim was transported to shore and was later examined by a medical doctor who pronounced the body dead. Investigations into this matter continues.

POLICE INVESTIGATES A SHOOTING INCIDENT

Police on the island of New Providence are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday 1st, March 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 7:00 p.m., a male was exiting a business establishment located on East Bay Street, when he was approached by a lone gunman who shot him to the right side of his back, before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the hospital where he is listed in serious condition. Investigations into this matter continues.

POLICE INVESTIGATES THE LATEST HOMICIDE
Police on the island of New Providence are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of an adult male on Monday 1st, March 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly before 10:00 p.m., police were alerted to the sound of gunshots coming from an eastern direction on Bernard Road. Officers responded and found a male lying on the ground unresponsive just outside the northeastern boundary of the L.W. Young High School, with what appeared to be gunshot injuries. Emergency Medical Services visited the scene and pronounced the body lifeless. Police will await an identification of a next of kin to establish the victim's identity. Investigations into this matter continue.

CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE
The Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to thank members of the public for their use of the Hotlines that were provided to assist in reporting incidents of social gatherings. Your calls have aided in the drastic 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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