The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) is investigating the 40th homicide of the year, which occurred on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim, identified as 43-year-old ESTON LUNDY, was seated in a vehicle along Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town when he was fatally shot.
Officers responded to the scene after receiving multiple calls reporting gunfire at approximately 2:23 p.m.
The brazen nature of this crime reflects an ongoing concern in the TCI regarding the illegal use of firearms.
Notwithstanding this, our ongoing efforts to stem the flow of illegal firearms have netted ELEVEN firearms and a large quantity of assorted ammunition for the year.
The RT&CIPF is working closely with regional and international law enforcement agencies to stem the illegal flow of firearms and ammunition, as well as to identify the major perpetrators of these organized criminal networks.
However, we cannot do it alone, as the public’s assistance and support in the fight against crime is indispensable.
We urge anyone with information to contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.
You can also download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to provide information.