NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A 28-year-old man was shot and killed outside his residence in the Rupert Dean Lane and Dunmore Street area Wednesday night after a gunman reportedly approached him on a moped and opened fire.
According to police, shortly before 11:00 p.m., officers were alerted to the shooting and dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers found the victim unresponsive, wearing a white shirt and grey short pants, and suffering from gunshot injuries to the body.
Emergency Medical Services personnel attended the scene, examined the victim and confirmed that he showed no vital signs of life.
Initial investigations revealed that the victim was seated outside his residence when an unknown male riding a moped approached.
The suspect reportedly produced a firearm and discharged it in the direction of the victim, fatally wounding him.
The gunman subsequently fled the scene in an unknown direction.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Police are appealing to members of the public with information that may assist investigators to contact 911, 919, their nearest police station or the Criminal Investigation Department at 502-9991.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477).
