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MULTI-AGENCY MEETINGHELDTODISCUSS OCTOBER INCIDENT AIRPORT
#TurksandCaicos, November 14, 2023 – On Tuesday, October 24th 2023, multiple agencies consisting of the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Air Safety Support International (ASSI), airport stakeholders and senior officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police force, namely the Acting Commissioner Rodney Adams, and Assistant Commissioners of Police Kendal Grant and Darren
Administration Building to discuss the recent shooting incident which occurred on October 19th, 2023 shortly before 6pm in the vicinity of the Howard Hamilton International Airport.
The objective of the meeting was to facilitate an open dialogue and brainstorm effective strategies and solutions to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future. Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police officials noted that the incident was not a threat against the airport, but a targeted attack on an individual.
Stating that the various gangs are retaliating against one another. Ensuring the safety of our community, employees and visitors is paramount to the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority and with a collaborative effort from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, we are putting in measures to prevent future incidents and maintain a secure environment