DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: January 13, 2025
NEW PROVIDENCE
POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING
An investigation is underway into a shooting incident that occurred on Monday, 13th January 2025, shortly after midnight, in Big Pond, claiming the life of a twenty-seven (27) year-old male.
According to initial reports, the victim was outside a home on Lakeshore Road off Tucker Road along with two other individuals when a black American-model sedan approached from Rupert Dean Lane. An occupant in the vehicle exited and discharged multiple shots in their direction, causing them to disperse. The suspects then sped off in the car and headed south onto Water Street. The police responded and discovered the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the upper body. As a result, the victim was transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
STOLEN VEHICLE ALERT
Police seek the public’s assistance in locating the following vehicle that was reported stolen on Sunday, 12th January 2025:
- A black 2011 Nissan Cube L/P #AW8349 – stolen from Joe Farrington Road.
If you have any information about these incidents, please contact 911, 919, the nearest police station or the Criminal Investigation Department @ 502-9991. Furthermore, anonymous tips are encouraged and can be submitted to CRIME STOPPERS @ 328-TIPS (8477).
NORTHERN BAHAMAS
GRAND BAHAMA: POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday, January 13th, 2025, near Paradise Cove.
According to preliminary reports, shortly after 5:30 a.m., an adult male was walking along the beach when an unknown gunman emerged from nearby bushes. The suspect fired multiple shots in the direction of the victim before fleeing the scene.
As a result, the victim sustained gunshot injuries to his face and upper body and was transported by Emergency Medical Services to the hospital for medical treatment.
Following investigative leads, an adult male was taken into custody for questioning in reference to this matter.
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