NASSAU, BAHAMAS Police are investigating the latest homicide that saw a man killed as he walked along the street in Flamingo Gardens last night.
Initial reports allege the man was walking along Montgomery Avenue shortly after 10pm when he was approached by a man who discharged his weapon in his direction fatally wounding him.
The man was found on the western side of the street unresponsive and suffering from wounds consistent with gunshots.
Police say the suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
Emergency Medical Services visited the scene and following their examination they pronounced the male lifeless.
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“I’m not saying incidents don’t happen [but] should people be afraid to sleep in their homes?”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday that the public should not be afraid to go into public spaces or be concerned about a gang war on New Providence following five killings over the holiday weekend.
Speaking to reporters on the spate of murders, Dames said: “I don’t think that there should be public concern about a gang war happening.
“As you can see, police are very much on top of that. These things are going to happen.”
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