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Unconscionable gun violence ends Inter-High school sports season early

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By Dana Malcolm

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#TurksandCaicos, November 23, 2022 – The unbridled violence in The Turks and Caicos has robbed students of the enjoyment of sport this season with the announcement from the TCI Sports Commission that it is postponing the basketball and softball season following a November 19th gun attack which unfolded in broad daylight, near the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

The statement read: “While police rushed to assure residents that no child had been hurt when news of the attack broke, that was more due to luck rather than any special caution from the shooters. Reports indicate that shots rang out near the bleachers where dozens of students and supporters were engaged in a softball match. Those bullets were courtesy of a nearby scuffle on a premises close to the gym between gunmen which saw one person killed and three others injured.”

While the basketballers inside the gym were locked down preventing entry the softballers on the outside were left exposed. After the brazen shooting, during which two of the injured people tried to escape by running onto the sports premises, there was panic and for officials, the ruthless crime wave got just a little bit too close for comfort.

No injuries of children or fans were reported; a welcomed status update during the active investigation scene on Saturday by Trevor Botting, TCI Police Commissioner.  Botting said his officers and Sports Commission staff ensured students were safely collected by parents and out of harm’s way, but the deadly shooting ended sporting activities for the inter-high school clubs on the hardwood and on the field.

The Sports Commission has now decided the risk to students is too great and is pulling the plug, for now, on the softball and basketball contests.

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RTCIPF – Unidentified Male Shot

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***MEDIA RELEASE***

#TurksandCaicos, March 18, 2024 – A shooting incident has resulted in a fatality, with officers of the Serious Crime Unit currently at the scene.

Preliminary reports state around 9:17 pm today (March 18th), a call was placed to the Police Control Room indicating a male was shot at a location in Five Cays, Providenciales.

Officers arrived at the scene and found the lifeless body of a male with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.The victim was wearing long blue pants and a black t-shirt.

Further details surrounding the incident, including motive and the victim’s identity, are under investigation.

The RTCIPF asks the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on this murder.

Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the CrimeStoppers P3 app and share information.

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TCI Police make ARREST following Kew Town Drive By shooting, one woman hit

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Police on Wednesday night confirmed a shooting earlier in the day in Kew Town, Providenciales; saying they were alerted at 2:17pm about gunfire on Black Crow Road.  A resident of Kew Town, according to the statement, sought medical treatment and that woman is described as a 57-year-old ‘hit by a stray bullet.’

Following the ‘drive-by’ in Kew Town, Officers were given a description of the car shooters used to spray the area with bullets. And what followed was a coordinated response leading to the arrest of a 21 year old and a 28 year old; both men are residents of Five Cays.

Dean Holden, Police Superintendent said the arrest, which played out in plain view of bystanders on front road in Blue Hills is proof, say Police, that community safety is a priority and violence of this kind will not be tolerated.

The arrest, around 3pm, of the Five Cays men followed a shocking murder at Wymara resort around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 5, where three staff members were struck in a hail of bullets; one man – a 22 year old – appeared to be a target and was murdered on the scene.

The other two people injured in the incident were said to be “innocents”, in the wrong place at the wrong time.

 

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Robberies under investigation

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#TurksandCaicos, March 12, 2024 – Detectives of the Serious Crime Unit are actively investigating three robberies in Providenciales.

Head of Crime, Safeguarding, and Public Protection Superintendent Dean Holden said, “Around 10:02 a.m. today, our Police Control Room received reports of a robbery at a business establishment along Millennium Highway.

“Officers arrived at the scene and commenced an immediate search of the area to locate three armed men who had robbed a female victim. The RTCIPF is aware of video footage circulating about the incident, and we are asking anyone with information who may have been in the vicinity to contact us.

“At 2:45 am on Friday, a male victim reported he was robbed at gunpoint near Dock Yard by five men, while a female victim reported on Sunday that she was robbed at gunpoint. I am deeply concerned about the recent armed robberies. Law-abiding individuals’ safety and security are of the utmost importance, and addressing this issue is our top priority.

“To tackle this challenge, we are intensifying our efforts on multiple fronts. Our police force will increase patrols and continue to monitor suspicious activities. Collaboration with local businesses and community members is crucial.

“We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior promptly. Our commitment to justice is unwavering. I appeal to the public to prioritize your safety by staying informed and taking necessary precautions. Together, we can overcome this challenge and ensure our community remains safe for all.”

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