POLICE shot a man who “charged” towards officers while wielding a cutlass.
The man was taken to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services and is listed in stable condition.
According to a crime report from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, around 1pm on Thursday, officers responded to a complaint of a male wielding a cutlass in the area of Jubilee Gardens.
“On arrival at the scene, they met a male suspect armed with a cutlass,” police said. “One of the officers ordered the suspect to drop the weapon, he refused to do and ran off.
“A chase ensued, the suspect later came to a stop, turned around and charged towards the officers. One of the officers became aware of the threat to their lives, discharged his service weapon in the direction of the suspect, injuring him.”
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bahamianson 2 years, 10 months ago
The new.bahamian, we now use cutlasses. I guess i better buy one. Who has a sale?
Bonefishpete 2 years, 10 months ago
Probably got rubber one's down by the cruise docks for the tourists.
John 2 years, 10 months ago
Psychologists are urging governments around the world to prepare for a post-pandemic mental crisis like not experienced before. And it will affect all strata of society. Many will be suffering from the stress of the pandemic, their own battles with the virus and that of family, coworkers and loved ones. Some may have lost the battle. Others will be suffering from lost of jobs, income and financial ruin. And the mental disorders may manifest itself as drug, alcohol and substance abuse, social misbehaving including law breaking and violence. Children may have sleep disorders, loss of appetite or interest in regular activities. Some doctors are urging governments to make help and counseling available before the signs appear.
Sickened 2 years, 10 months ago
Agreed. We may have many more instances like this in the near future. Institutions and large businesses need to be on heightened alert for staff or the public coming into their establishments looking to do harm to as many people as possible - just like abroad.
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