Detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are conducting inquiries into the murder of 25-year-old James Smith Jr. which occurred today (Friday 17th February 2017) in Blue Hills, Providenciales.
Around 12:05am, Police and Medical services responded to the Bay Road area after the numerous reports of shooting were made to 911. Upon arrival the victim’s lifeless body was seen and was later pronounced
deceased by Dr. King.
No arrest has been made in this incident.
Meanwhile, Police Units were dispatched to the Leeward Palms area of Providenciales after reports of gunshots were heard at 11:11am this morning (Friday 17th February 2017).
Upon arrival at location, a number of persons were interviewed by officers and confirmed that they heard noise that sounded like gunshots but are unable to give exact location.
Further checks were carried out but was unsuccessful.
Anyone with information regarding this report should either contact the police at Chalk Sound Police at 338-5901/941-8067 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-8477. The information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind you not to report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter page.
