Crime
Body DUMPED on Millenium Highway; Police need help to identify victim
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, June 19, 2023 – There was commotion on the streets of Providenciales this Monday morning as a body was found lying in the middle of the street. Police now say it is being treated as suspicious though cause of death is yet to be determined in the face of conflicting reports.
Officers from the Police Force and their international partners flooded the scene quickly; we are told, attempting to cordon off the grisly discovery and begin their investigations.
Our court correspondent, Wilkie Arthur was on scene immediately and got initial updates from the officers .
“The officers say there were no gunshot wounds but there was a body found on the road. They cannot say what the
cause of death was [yet].”
Arthur was told by officers, who he said were communicative, that the body was a middle aged man who may have been killed elsewhere.
“The officers believed it’s a possible dump, he probably died elsewhere and was dumped on the street,” he said.
A formal police report informed that they had received the first calls around 7 a.m. and also said that there was bleeding from a ‘gunshot wound’; conflicting with on the scene accounts, also from Police.
Top brass has since reached out to all press agencies to say there is no indication of a gunshot rather a wound to the head.
After getting their accounts straightened out they described the scene for the public.
“The unidentified male is 5’ 08” ft tall, slim built, about 150 – 160 pounds, and appears to be between the ages of 18 – 25. The body was clad only in black shorts with white stripes on one side.
RTCIPF officers arrived at the location and found the bleeding body with what appeared to be a wound to the head. The male victim was barefooted.”
Police informed at news production time they were still waiting for the results of a post mortem on the dead man to determine the cause of death. Preliminary reports indicate that they were unable to identify the victim and no missing persons reports were filed matching the man. We are told he has distinctive scars on his upper chest and a short haircut.
Any residents who believe they can identify him are asked to make a report to the police.
***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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