ONE MAN CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF JUSTIN COX-BECKLES

#TurksandCaicos, August 5, 2022 – On Thursday 4th August 2022, 27-year-old Brian Francis of South Dock Providenciales, was charged with the murder of Justin Cox-Beckles.

The murder took place in the early hours of Sunday 24^th July 2022 at Rock Plaza. Justin received a single gunshot wound during the incident and, despite the efforts of those assisting him to the hospital and medical staff, he died of his injury.

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said, “These charges follow extensive enquiries by the RTCIPF Investigations Team. However, this charge does not mean the end of the investigation; it remains active. This incident involved a number of others who took part in fighting at the scene. I am again, urging witnesses and others with information regarding this incident to speak out so that all of those involved can be identified and brought to justice. If you were a witness or have any information, please contact the police on 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 8477 (TIPS). Your call will be treated in confidence.”

Commissioner Botting added, “In my recent press release on this investigation, I spoke about the responsibilities of those with knowledge of this incident to speak out. I am urging community leaders or family members of those who know something to encourage and support witnesses to come forward. Crime is everybody’s business and none more so when a young innocent life is taken so callously.”