UPDATE: Five Cays Shooting Death
Homicide detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force officers are investigating the shooting death of a Five Cays resident that occurred today (March 19th).
Based on preliminary reports, at around 9.33 am, the Police Control Room received several calls from residents stating that gunshots were being heard in an area behind Liz Kakery, which is off Five Cays Road.
RTCIPF officers, along with medical practitioners were dispatched to the given location. They found the lifeless body of a male, lying face down on the ground, with what appeared to be gunshot wounds about the body.
The deceased has been identified as Jeron Merveille, 33.
Officers are now gathering pertinent details to ascertain a motive behind the murder of the Merveille.
Superintendent in charge of Crime, Safeguarding and Public Protection Dean Holden said: “We believe the man who was killed was targeted by a number of men who were armed. …
“If you have a family member or a friend or know someone that is involved in illegal activities who has an illegal firearm, do something that will save their life. Report them by contacting Crime Stoppers or the closest police station. Urge them to hand in their guns.”
The public is being advised to notify the closest police station or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information of illegal activity anonymously.