Police at the scene of the shooting on Friday. Photos: Donavan McIntosh/Tribune staff
By TANYA SMITH-CARTWRIGHT
tsmith-cartwright@tribunemedia.net
A MAN wearing an ankle monitoring bracelet was the country’s 32nd murder victim Friday when he was fatally shot in the Kemp Road area.
Police said the shooting took place at about 1pm.
The victim appeared to be in his early 30s, police said.
“Shortly before 1pm, the driver of a Nissan Cube was travelling north on Kemp Road when the driver of another vehicle stopped in front of his vehicle,” Police Press Liaison Officer ASP Audley Peters said. “A lone passenger exited the vehicle armed with a firearm and discharged it at the driver of the Cube.”
ASP Peters said the driver of the Cube tried to leave the vehicle, however, his assailant fired several more shots at him and he dropped to the ground.
“Because of the persons that were coming on the scene, that suspect made good his escape,” the police press officer said. “Emergency Medical Services were summoned and following the examination of the body it was pronounced lifeless.”
“We can say at this time that the police are following very positive leads and we hope to bring this matter to closure as soon as possible.”
Police are encouraging members of the public, in particular the Kemp Road community, to call 502-9991or 502-9992 if they have any information to assist this investigation.
“The victim appears to be in his early 30s,” he said. “There is no indication at this time that the matter is gang related, but the evidence will lead us to what the motive is. He was shot multiple times about the body.”
ASP Peters declined to share the description of the suspect’s vehicle nor whether any drug paraphernalia was found in the victim’s car. However, he confirmed that no weapon had been found.
It was confirmed that the deceased wore an ankle bracelet.
Comments
DDK 3 years ago
Just another day in Paradise.....
Emilio26 3 years ago
DDK I wonder who is training these youngsters to be professional killers?
DDK 3 years ago
Hitmen for hire. Maybe they have a school.....
KapunkleUp 3 years ago
"Very positive leads" translates to waiting for someone to tell them who dun it. As is the usual case, our esteemed police force are too busy and incompetent to solve but a fraction of crimes. They are too busy scanning Facebook and Twitter feeds for any perceived slander against them.
John 3 years ago
Call da police.. nevr mind Marvin Dames dem are agents of Babylon. Only whyte lives matter.. the Bible calls him ‘dirty. ,dumb, that refuse to bark’ roof, roof! I approve this message! Marvin Dames must go to jail for the rest of his life!
themessenger 3 years ago
Its ignorant people like you who been spawning these lil demons wid no parenting or broughtupsy amongst us for the last fifty years. And yes @ddk, they did have a school for it back then, it was widely known as The University of Wulff Road located at Windsor Park the Dean of which was none other than LOP. The graduates of that institution of learning still a plague on the land fifty years on.
John 3 years ago
You are the ignorant one and the imposter also. Even a Blind man can see what is happening here: Someone gets killed. Police arrest someone or several people with the murder. They claim they are innocent. They sit in jail for several years. Then they are released on bail. Then they are either murdered or killed by the police (same thing). So the case never makes it to court. There’s no trial and the evidence the police has is never revealed to the public. Did they have anything linking the suspect (and now murder victim) to the original crime? Same happens when police claim they killed someone. The matter barely makes it before the coroner’s court. No evidence is given. The alleged weapon is not produced. Who knows. It can be the same gun that mysteriously shows up on each of these ‘styled’ police killings. Yes, they have access to the evidence store room. And there have been many instances where evidence in trials have disappeared. Could never be found. So if there is systematic and organized killing of young, Black men in this country it must be investigated and revealed. If it involves the police all the way to the cabinet level, it must be exposed . And this country cannot wait for the police or the politicians to expose themselves. This country cannot continue to have over 100 young men murdered every year. Every time someone is murdered or someone is killed by the police it affects hundreds of other people. And if the police are involved in the unnecessary killing of people they are supposed to be serving and protecting, that is very seriously dangerous. To the future and progress of this country. Young Black men are becoming an endangered species in this country. Not only are they being killed and murdered, but they are being discriminated against and curtailed from earning a living. Tell me I lie when I say more Bahamians have been arrested and charged under this current Minnis administration for trying to earn a living than ever in the history of this country. Chinese now own more liquor stores and restaurants than all Bahamians. And the Greeks have a monopoly on the fast food and high end restaurants. But if you Black and Bahamian, they want you dead!
themessenger 3 years ago
@john, Looks like you finally came up for some air because that was one gale of the hot variety. You only forgot one thing, da whyte people cause dat aye!
Cobalt 3 years ago
@themessenger. I don’t know who this Jackass John really is except that he is an abundant fool notorious for posting pure, unadulterated rubbish. A classic example of the F average student plaguing our country. I know it’s hard, but just do your best to ignore him.
John 3 years ago
Obviously my education, knowledge and intelligence is too much for you. You telling the other jackrabbit (messenger) to ignore me, bu why don’t you do the same? These killings will stop. And the persons behind them will be exposed and brought to Justice! Babylon is falling!
TalRussell 3 years ago
If Comrade Jesus is the true socialist/communist Messiah, and came to Earth and told us it was so - to Behave and you will have eternal life.
John 3 years ago
God said, ‘I will put a ruler on the Earth. And the angels warned, There will be lots of bloodshed.’ And God’s response was, I know what you know not.’ And so the ruler was placed on the earth.. and shall we say the rest is history. The first murder was committed between two brothers and every other race on the planet has suffered death destruction, and bloodshed under this ‘ruler.’ But God said, ‘I know what ye know not.’ Walk by faith, not by sight. God is not man that he will lie.
John 3 years ago
Their day of judgment soon come. Slavery and all must be accounted for.
JohnQ 3 years ago
Slavery, my hind end. These thugs are running the streets of New Providence every single day and have been for a number years. They routinely engage one another for the purpose of establishing respect and/or revenge. Meanwhile, we law abiding citizens are living behind barred windows and doors, without the ability to move about safely. Unfortunately, the situation isn't going to improve, and we are left to wonder what is next. The police can't protect us and we are not allowed to protect ourselves. So as we travel around we see the results, a decaying city, theft and crime everywhere, citizens who fear for life and property, and no light at the end of the tunnel. Our shores are overrun by illegal aliens who care nothing about others.
Our laws must be enforced without hesitation, bail or early release.
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