The Serious Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force officers are investigating a shooting incident which resulted in one male being killed and another seriously injured.
Shortly after midnight today (October 9), a call was made to the Police Control Room indicating there was a shooting at a location in Lower Bight, Providenciales.
A team of officers and medical personnel were dispatched to the location.
Upon arrival, officers observed an unresponsive male clad in a black T-shirt, a pair of black jeans and a pair of black boots. The deceased has been identified as Lewis Francis Jr, 36. The RT&CIPF extends condolences to Mr Francis’ relatives.
At around 1:27 am, officers were alerted to a male with gunshot wounds found at a residence in The Bight. Based on preliminary investigations, this stemmed from the initial incident. Officers responded and rushed the 38-year-old victim to a medical facility for treatment.
The RTCIPF asks the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to anonymously provide any information on the above incidents.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information anonymously.