DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: April 15, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE
POLICE INVESTIGATE LATEST HOMICIDE
An investigation is underway into an early morning shooting that occurred outside a local nightspot on West Bay Street, leading to the death of a 33-year-old male.
Preliminary reports indicate that shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Monday 15th April, 2024, the victim was in the parking lot of the business establishment about to enter his vehicle when an argument ensued between him and another unidentified individual.
It is reported that the confrontation escalated, resulting in the unidentified individual producing a firearm and shooting the victim multiple times before fleeing the area.
The victim, after being shot, managed to flee but collapsed a short distance away from his vehicle. Emergency medical technicians examined him on the scene, but found no vital signs of life.
Police are actively searching for the whereabouts of the suspect/s involved in this matter, and are once again appealing to members of the public, to find alternative ways to resolve their conflicts. Anyone with information that could advance this investigation is urged to contact 911, 919, the Criminal Investigation Department, or Crime Stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477).
FAMILY ISLANDS
EXUMA
ADULT MALE ARRESTED FOR FIREARM POSSESSION
A 38-year-old male was arrested by officers from the George Town Police Station following the confiscation of a firearm that contained ammunition on Monday 15th April, 2024.
Preliminary reports revealed that shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers while at the local fish fry in George Town, after performing a search of the 38-year-old male, found him to be in possession of the weapon, subsequently leading to his arrest.
Investigations continue.