The Tribune

By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS 

Tribune Staff Reporter 

lmunnings@tribunemedia.net

POLICE are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday in Elizabeth Estates, claiming the life of a 24-year-old man.

According to preliminary reports, the victim had just arrived at a residence near Antiqua and Australia Avenue around 7pm when a black Japanese-model vehicle pulled alongside him. Occupants of the vehicle discharged gunfire in his direction, striking him in the lower body.

Police responded to the scene after being alerted to the incident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services personnel examined him, but found no vital signs of life.

While authorities have not yet confirmed whether the victim was known to police, they believe he was a resident of the community. Grieving family members were heard wailing at the scene, and social media posts from relatives referred to him as “Tori.”

This latest incident brings the country’s murder toll to 13 for the year. 

Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles, speaking on ZNS’s The Rundown with Clint Watson, said earlier this month that police are pleased with the “numbers” so far this year concerning violent crime.

“We don’t want to talk and celebrate too much because we know that we could be kind of superstitious at times and say we’re celebrating a little bit too quick and things will happen,” she said. “But we are pleased with what we’re seeing.”

She estimated that most of the homicides last year and in previous years stemmed from retaliation and conflict resolution issues.

The Bahamas recorded 120 homicides last year, a nine percent increase from 110 in 2023. New Providence accounted for 105 homicides, Grand Bahama had 12, and the Family Islands had three.