The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is confirming that last evening’s shooting incident in Dako Yard, Blue Hills, is now classified as a homicide.
The Serious Crime Unit is seeking the assistance of members of the public following the murder of 59-year-old JACQUES JOSEPH, which occurred in Dako Yard, Blue Hills.
The incident occurred around 6.40 pm on the evening of Sunday, 30th March 2025, as the victim was returning to his home address following a day’s work.
We extend our condolences to Mr Joseph’s relatives and friends.
Preliminary investigations thus far indicate Mr. JOSEPH had just arrived home from a day at work when he was approached by several assailants who shot him before he could alight from his car. The suspects then escaped by running off into nearby bushes. Our investigations so far have revealed this was a targeted attack, but we are probing all angles to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.
We ask anyone who witnessed this incident or has video footage to contact us. Your assistance is needed.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.