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TODAY'S CRIME REPORT

May 26, 2021



Police are investigating a shooting incident

Police on the island of New Providence are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday 25th, May 2021 and resulted in two males being detained in hospital.

Preliminary reports are that shortly before 10:00 p.m., a group of males were standing in the street on Sunshine Way. When two mates emerged from the public park armed with firearms. The suspects discharged the weapons in the direction of the group, injuring two of the males before making good their escape. Emergency Medical Services transported the victims to the hospital, their conditions are not known at this time. Investigations into this matter continue.

Police are investigating a suspected Suicide

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 9:00 p.m. police were called to a residence on Johnson Terrace. While there, they were directed to the area of the living room where the body of a male was discovered hanging from a ceiling. Emergency Medical Services visited the scene and pronounced the male unresponsive. 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 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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