This afternoon, 2 August, a shooting incident took place in the Grace Bay area resulting in the death of one male. Our sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased.
Non-fatal shooting incidents were also reported this afternoon in the Dockyard area. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) Tactical Unit are in deployment and the incidents are under active investigation.
At this time of heightened concern for our safety, we want to assure you of the police and wider national security response. Increased police patrols are in effect. The RTCIPF believe the incidents were targeted and are focusing their full operational and investigative efforts to ensure the safety and security of our communities.
We remain determined in our efforts to stem these senseless acts of violence. The National Security Council is actively considering support for the police response to ensure the threats to our safety are gripped and effectively tackled in both the immediate and longer term. We will continue to inform you of our operational response measures.
To support investigations, your co-operation is also critical. Following last month’s fatal incidents, two arrests to date have been made. If you have any information related to today’s incidents, no matter how small or insignificant you feel it may be, please speak to someone you trust or contact TCI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously and in confidence.
