Crime
Woman kills six, including THREE 9-Year-Olds
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#USA, March 31, 2023 – The United States is once again wrestling with the gun control debate following the death of three 9-year-old students and three teachers in a mass killing in Tennessee. Nashville police say the 28-year-old
suspect who identifies as trans, used to attend the school, and planned out the attack beforehand.
The Nashville metropolitan police released body camera footage of the police officers who went into the building to confront the active shooter. Realizing that the shooter was on the second level, viewers can see them dash up the stairs and move down a hallway. On the way, they pass a tiny body clad in pink. Active fire can be heard before the shooter is felled on camera by police bullets.
Video shared by the police shows the individual entering the school just before the shooting, marching past a green ‘children’s ministry’ sign with what appears to be an assault rifle in hand, and another slung across the waist.
The state of Tennessee is a permit less ‘carry’ state.
This means you can carry a handgun openly or concealed if you are 21 years or older and legally eligible to possess the gun. The state does issue permits if residents so choose and have passed a one-day safety course.
Guns are, however, not allowed to be carried in schools.
You may also possess rifles, shotguns, or handguns without a permit. These laws were amended in 2021, one of the most violent years for gun violence in the US on record.
***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 15th, 2024.
SHAIWANZO MISSICK of South Back Salina, Grand Turk, has been charged with six counts of firearm-related offences.
Missick, 30, was charged on July 13 after police officers consulted with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The offences against Missick are:
- One Count – Discharging Firearm
- One Count- Discharging Ammunition
- One Count-Possession of Firearm with intent to commit a serious offence
- Two Counts-Possession of Ammunition
- One Count –Possession of Firearm
- One Count-Possession of Controlled Drugs
- One Count- Possession of Controlled Drugs with intent to supply.
The charges against Missick came following a report made on Saturday, 29 June 2024, following a shooting incident in Breezy Brae.
Officers obtained a warrant and searched the accused’s residence based on the information received.
The RT&CIPF is asking 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 illegal activity.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app from the Google Play Store or Apple Apps and share information anonymously.
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