Crime

Same Vehicle make and model used in Drive By; TWO men shot in Five Cays

Published

2 years ago

February 2, 2023

Deandrea Hamilton

By Dana Malcolm

Staff Writer

#TurksandCaicos, February 2, 2023 – A pair of serial gunmen may have attacked the country’s residents for a second time in two weeks based on police reports.

Two men were shot in Five Cays Tuesday night, police say, confirming reports from Magnetic Media and residents of the area. In a press release issued Wednesday night they revealed that the two were injured in separate incidents both in Providenciales.

The first victim, barely an adult at only 19 years old, was injured in a drive-by at about 11.05 pm that night. Reports indicate he was attacked by at least two gunmen. Concerning, was that for the second time this year a Grey Nissan March vehicle was fingered for the vicious attacks.

A car with the same description was seen at the first drive-by on January 25th. The young man was rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre (CHMC) where he received medical attention.

Minutes later, at around 11.23 pm another man was dropped off at the hospital, this time a 27-year-old with gunshot wounds. According to police the victim was in Residence Yard, Five Cays, when he was approached by two men wearing black . The men robbed and shot him.

This is the third police reported armed robbery of the year and the second reported drive by shooting of the year. The first of which involves two cars and two victims.

Police need help solving the crime and are pleading with the public to notify the closest police station or to contact Crime Stoppers and give any information on these shootings and illegal activity anonymously.

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3 days ago

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***MEDIA RELEASE***

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Upon arrival at the scene, police officers and firefighters saw a structure in flames.

All efforts to contain the fire were successful. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

Based on initial reports, the fire appears to have been deliberately set.

The RTCIPF wishes to remind the public that under the Malicious Injuries to Property Ordinance Chapter 3.11, Section 4, “Setting fire to a dwelling-house with any person being therein Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously set fire to any dwelling house, any person being therein, commits an offence, and being convicted thereof shall be liable to imprisonment for life.”

The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide any information anonymously.

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Published

1 week ago

September 4, 2024

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Mr. Lightbourne was charged on Monday 26th August 2024, by Officers of Grand Turk Criminal Investigations Department, in connection with the death of Stavardo Talbot.

The deceased of South Back Salina was shot multiple times on Sunday, August 04th 2024 near the Parade Ground, Back Salina. We are asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide any information anonymously.

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Published

1 week ago

September 4, 2024

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Turks and Caicos, September 4, 2024 – Officers of the Grand Turk Criminal Investigations Department of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 9:59 pm on Thursday, 29th August 2024.

Preliminary reports are that two males dressed in all black clothing who were armed with pistols entered an establishment in Grand Turk and robbed two persons. The suspects stole several personal items and fled the scene. No injuries were reported.

The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Grand Turk CID 649-231-1713, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 8477 to provide any information anonymously.

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