The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force yesterday (January 28) paid respect to fallen Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy Shamone Duncan.
Ms Duncan, 50, tragically lost her life on January 18 while spending time with family and friends in the TCI.
In a heartfelt display of solidarity, officers saluted and escorted her body to a chartered plane bound for Chicago, ensuring she was sent home with dignity and respect.
Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams said, “Though officers may not have personally known Deputy Duncan, we stood united in honouring her as a fellow officer who, like us, took an oath to protect and serve. The bond of law enforcement transcends borders, and this moment was a testament to the deep mutual respect shared among those in uniform as law enforcers”.
The RTCIPF Chaplain, Pastor Wilbert Jennings, offered words of comfort and read a scripture, reminding those gathered of the strength and sacrifice that define their calling. Among the attendees were Duncan’s sister, Eshawn Spencer, Deputy Commissioner Adams, Acting Deputy Commissioner Kendall Grant, Acting Assistant Commissioner Dwight Gardiner, Experience TCI Public Relations Manager Laura Dowrich-Phillips, and officers of the Force—all standing in solemn reflection.
The January 18 incident, which also claimed the life of Dario Stubbs, remains under active investigation, and we urgently seek the public’s assistance. Please come forward if you were driving along Grace Bay Road, specifically from Aziza’s Restaurant to the Seven Stars Roundabout, and have dashcam footage between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
If you were in the vicinity during this time or have any information, no matter how small, your input could be vital to solving this case. Please get in touch with the Serious Crime Unit at 231- 1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, or you can also anonymously share information via the Crime Stoppers P3 app.