The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred yesterday near Parade Grounds on Grand Turk while a school sports day was underway.
A 24-year-old man, who is yet to be formally identified, was shot and killed.
A police report says shortly after noon yesterday, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots being heard near the Parade Grounds, Grand Turk.
Police officers and medical staff were dispatched to the location and found the body of a male with what appeared to be gunshot wounds. The victim, a 24-year-old man, was reportedly approached by potentially two offenders and shot.
This incident occurred while a school sports day was underway. As a result, senior officers from the RTCIPF and representatives of the Ministry of Education convened an urgent meeting to discuss priority actions to manage the consequences of this awful event.
The RTCIPF has strongly condemned this latest shooting incident. It said such an act of brazen violence not only endangered the lives of innocent individuals but also disrupted the safety and security of the entire community.
The Serious Crime Unit is actively investigating the incident to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice swiftly.
The police force is also collaborating closely with school officials and the Ministry of Education to ensure the safety and security of their communities.
In addition, detectives were brought over from Providenciales to Grand Turk to support local officers and the primary investigation.
