Crime
Two men check themselves into Hospital after Friday Night Shooting in Blue Hills
Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, August 11, 2023 – As the new week began, residents of Providenciales were still waiting for official information on what witnesses had described as a “serious” Friday night shooting.
Magnetic Media received several reports late August 4th, of a barrage of gunshots heard in the Blue Hills Community that promoted a significant police response. Videos of the nighttime flurry of activity not only showed traffic being briefly diverted as police rushed to the community but confirmed that at least “49 shots” were fired into the area.
That area, we are told, was close to a resident’s home and a number of those bullets made it inside, but thankfully no fatalities were reported. Residents who were near the area described the event.
“They just shot up [redacted] house— boy some big ol guns!” one said. 
Another witness account shared with the news team, described the scene as a number of police vehicles laid in wait. Included in that number was one of the new armored trucks said to be able to withstand the heavy artillery gangsters are known to have in their possession.
By Monday afternoon, police released this account of the incident which marred the start to the weekend.
“Based on preliminary police reports, at around 7:47 p.m. last Friday (August 04th), the Police Control Room received multiple calls that gunshots were being heard in the area of Old Bay Road, Blue Hills.
A team of officers from the Tactical, Beat and Patrol, and Air Support Units responded. While at the scene, officers received information that two males-ages 23 and 25 – were at the Cheshire Hall Medical Center seeking treatment for gunshot wounds.
At around, 8:43 p.m., the Police Control Room received calls of another shooting and proceeded to the location of Residence Yard, Five Cays. Investigations are ongoing.”
Motive remained a mystery in the shooting; there has been no announcement since on the condition of the men shot and whether police have any suspects.
A call for assistance in the investigation was made however, “The public is being advised to notify the closest police station, contact 911 or TCI CrimeStoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information on this shooting and other illegal activities anonymously.”
***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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