#TurksandCaicos, August 11, 2021 – Police need information and Commissioner Trevor Botting in a statement issued Tuesday afternoon is calling on those who know something to say something.
“As always, we depend on the cooperation of witnesses to come forward to assist with bringing the suspect to justice. This time is no different as we are appealing to anyone with information about the shooting to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline on 1-800-8477 (TIPS). Alternatively, you can contact 911″, said Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting.
A fifth murder, taking from the Turks and Caicos a 23-year-old young man.
“I want to extend condolences to the family and friends of the victim who died yesterday due to gun violence.”
The young man, whom relatives have identified as Joshua Swann was reportedly shot multiple times in the Five Cays community. Police inform however that the shooting was on Sunday night around 9, and that the victim arrived at hospital in a private vehicle with a single gun-shot wound.
About ten months ago, young Joshua stood with his mother and brother graveside to say farewell to his father, Twelyn “T-Bone” Swann, an accomplished welder and businessman who was shot to death outside his South Dock road home and business.
That case remains unsolved and family tells Magnetic Media there had been no arrest in the case; very disappointing as the Swann family has heard nothing in the matter.
Now, T Bone’s youngest boy is gunned down, bringing further sorrow and igniting some heated exchanges which have shocked social media.
Police also confirm a 31 year old man was shot in North Caicos at Horse Stable Beach at an incident around 12 am on Sunday. The man was transferred to Providenciales for medical care.
There is no further information in the matter from Police, but it is said to our news organization that at least one person of interest is being questioned in the probe.
Oddly, the statement on both crimes came two days following the very serious incidents.
The Commissioner is asking for information in the North Caicos shooting as well.
Officers seek the public’s help with information on the shooting incident on Sunday, August 8th, 2021, shortly after 12:00 a.m. at Horse Stable Beach, North Caicos, which left a 31-year-old man injured.