Tears at the scene of the shooting.
FAMILY members and neighbours of a 23-year-old Key West Street resident were left devastated after he was shot and killed in what may have been an accidental shooting yesterday.
Sources have identified the victim as William McKenzie and another young man involved as a 17-year-old.
According to Paul Rolle, Officer in-Charge of the Central Detective Unit, the two men were passing or playing with a loaded gun under a tent in a vacant yard when it went off, fatally shooting McKenzie in the chest sometime between 3pm and 3.15pm.
Family, friends and neighbours flocked to the scene, many crying hysterically and collapsing in grief and shock.
One eyewitness told The Big T it was heartbreaking.
“I have been to several scenes like this and I have to say it was one of the most emotional ones I have ever seen. There were a number of little children crying and it was heartbreaking. You could hardly contain them, they were so upset. One little girl who couldn’t have been more than six or seven was crying that she wanted her ‘William’ back. It was just really, really sad to see.”
The shooting had not yet been classified by police as The Big T went to press, although preliminary details suggested it was an accidental death.
The 17-year-old was taken to the Grove Police Station for questioning.
“We have not classified this matter yet and there are a number of persons whom police still have to speak with, before we are able to classify it,” said Rolle.
Sources also said that the firearm involved was not recovered.
Comments
TalRussell 10 years, 11 months ago
Guns don't belong in the hands of Bahamaland's youth.
by TalRussell
B_I_D___ 10 years, 11 months ago
...the gun was not recovered...this right here is what's wrong with this country. I walk through a major supermarket in the east end and there are aisle restockers talking about what guns and ammo they are packing...hear other stories from shop owners in the south who have been confronted about being in possession of a handgun, and left with it by police...other residents in Carmichael saying they raced back to their house to get their gun so they were ready...either we legalize it and let the chips fall where they may, or we take a very hard line on it and make possession inexcusable.
positiveinput 10 years, 11 months ago
Its sad to hear what happen in that an individual has lost his life but isnt this the same area that was outraged when police were fighting criminal elements and had to exchange gun shots. Now its their own residents seemingly playing with a weapon in this case. Watch how you throw stones when your very own house is built of glass. Now this weapon (more than likely a hand gun) cannot be found, so this should not even be rule as an accident. Stop playing with other people lives and treat these people the way they want to be treated, as criminals. Wonder what else this weapon was used to do. By the way what ever happen to the charges that were pending referring to the animal lovers whom were mowed down?
positiveinput 10 years, 11 months ago
Even the newspaper cant itemize crime from just local news. Again let me stress how deeply sorry I am for the lost this family is experiencing, but when these individuals had this weapon from the get go who was crying out or fainting then. When was this community getting together to tell them why they have this gun. This should be looked at as a crime scene not accident. You dont accidently pocess a gun. Sorry to say but at least another innocent person didnt experience the fire from that pipe. Parents, guardians, loves ones and friends now see the importance of not turning a blind eye towards something that they know full well is wrong.
lazybor 10 years, 11 months ago
endless violence
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LexxBrown 10 years, 11 months ago
Sad, I hope the family be ok
Bahamianpride 10 years, 11 months ago
The Firearm was not Recovered WHAT? What kind of Crime Scene investigation is going on? You must secure the Weapon.. This is a sad situation and my heart goes out to the Family, but now u have a gun floating around that is also part of a Crime Scene and everyone that was in the area of the incident knows who took it.. Playing with guns is a bad idea, and these young men are old enough to know better. But it blows my mind that a loaded weapon turns up missing from the scene and not one person is arrested for obstruction, Tampering with evidence, weapons possession, etc.. Find that gun before another idiot does something stupid or uses it to commit Crime...
sarnian1 10 years, 11 months ago
It is always sad when an individual loses their life, however these two individuals were playing around with an "illegal" weapon in plain sight of everyone. Where was the outrage or grief then?? to add insult to injury someone had the presence of mind to make the weapon magically vanish before the police arrived. Yep sorry guys I have little or no sympathy for those involved. When this gun appears again it will be used to take another life & the cycle will repeat itself.
positiveinput 10 years, 11 months ago
Ahh, i agree with you. Now all have to happen is the rest of these criminal minded individuals weapons need to misfire upon them clearing a wide path for the civilise citizens to live in peace and harmony. You live by the sword, you die by the sword.
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