TCI News
Mother denied seeing son at morgue, Ervin Walkin murdered during lunch break
#Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Friday August 24, 2018 – A fifth murder, the third one for August in the Turks and Caicos Islands and it is said to be an ongoing feud which has led to the killing of Judah Gail and Terrell Handfield, 21 years old on August 3rd and yesterday around noon, the drive-by shooting death of 27-year-old Wheeland man, Ervin Walkin.
Walkin was killed while walking in the Glass Shack area, family told Magnetic Media; he had just left work to go home for lunch. The young father of two boys worked at Carib Glass, better known as the Glass Shack.
Loved ones on Thursday were struggling to cope with the sudden, tragic loss of their son and father, friend and cousin yet added to this was a denial of Walkin’s parents to see his body of their beloved boy. 
Family was livid, others infuriated by the Police decision not to allow Walkin’s mother into the morgue to see her deceased son.
Magnetic Media learned that Police explained that the young man’s body is now a part of the evidence in the drive-by shooting investigation of Thursday afternoon. The family has been told the body can be seen by after the autopsy is performed.
A broken-hearted but accepting Mrs Walkin (mother) walked away after some assurances from the acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rodney Adams. Adams opted not to comment about the situation to Magnetic Media.
Police are asking for help. Acting Commissioner of Police, Trevor Botting in a media release yesterday said: Someone knows who carried out this terrible act and I would urge them to contact detectives and tell them what you know. By working together, we can bring those responsible to justice and make the Turks and Caicos safer for all of us.”
Ervin Walkin, we were told died at hospital, reportedly while in surgery after suffering multiple gun shots to the back.
The shooting occured on Albacore Close across the street from a new church.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
Around 10:59 am, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots at a location along the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched and, based on preliminary investigations, were told that the occupant (s) of a red Suzuki Swift was at a business place when another car pulled alongside it, and the occupants started shooting.
The driver of the Swift drove off while the other unidentified vehicle sped off in a separate direction. 
Officers found the Swift abandoned near Miracle Close, Blue Hills, shortly after.
Based on investigations, no injuries were reported.
This remains an active investigation.
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of the shooting that may assist the police with enquiries to contact 911, the closest police station, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information.
Additionally, persons are being asked to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
There are twelve new officers within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
The officers—Ronn James, Ernie Henry, Aron Charlery, Andrew Ottley, Emmanuel Dabreo, Damion Clarke, Jeffrey Kaye, Roan Waugh, Shan Livermore, Kemar Chambers, Michael Campbell, and Ajay Budhai—took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of the
Turks and Caicos Islands yesterday (July 22nd) afternoon at Police Headquarters, Providenciales.
Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin, who administered the officers’ oath, said, “Thank you for choosing the TCI. It will not be a bed of roses. Policing requires hard work, and you ensure our communities are safe. Your arrival was anticipated and highly overdue.
“You are now officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, and you are committed to the safety of the people of these archipelagoes. We must lead by example and not let our guard down. Stand firm on the foundation of our motto- Service With Pride and Integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing in the absence of anyone watching.”
The President of the Christian Council, Pastor Wilbert Jennings, delivered the opening prayer and told officers to always call on God in
their time of need.
Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant, acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton, Chairman of the Police Welfare Association Sgt. Jepson Victor and Human Resources Manager Rex Swann also attended the ceremony.
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