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Police on the scene of a shooting in Elizabeth Estates that left one man dead on Thursday, July 15, 2021. (SLOAN SMITH)
NASSAU, BAHAMAS A man was shot and killed shortly before 6pm yesterday at a residence on Maritus Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, according to police.
Initial police reports indicated the man was visiting a home in the area to return an item when a lone gunman approached him and shot him several times.
The victim, believed to be in his late 20s to early 30s, succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
Police Press Liaison Officer ASP Audley Peters (center).
Police Press Liaison ASP Audley Peters said at the time police had no information to suggest the incident was gang-related.
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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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