NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who reportedly struck him several times in his head and face with a baseball bat last night.
According to preliminary reports, the altercation took place in the parking lot of a plaza located at East Street south opposite Cox Way shortly before 10pm.
Police have not identified the victim; however, Eyewitness News understands his name is Nawal Mackey, a 28-year-old construction worker and father.
Assistant Superintendent Audley Peters, police press liaison, confirmed today that the officer was off-duty at the time of the incident.
In an earlier statement, Peters said: “An officer, who was a patron, witnessed the altercation and made an attempt to speak to the individual who was involved. The male then left and later returned with a baseball bat and struck the officer in his head and face several times.
“The officer, at the time, was armed with his service pistol, produced it and fired several shots at his assailant, fatally wounding him. Emergency Medical Services were called in, and following their examination, the body was pronounced lifeless.”
Peters continued: “The officer was transported to the hospital, where he is being treated; his condition is not known at this time. Her Majesty’s Coroner visited the scene and was appraised of the initial facts. An investigation into this matter continues and upon completion, the findings will be forwarded to the Coroner’s Office for a Corner’s Inquest.”
What does the deceased being a father has to do with anything? How shortly before 10 pm (curfew) did the altercation happen? I guess you don’t bring a baseball bat to a gun fight.
Why does a off duty police have the right to carry home the government’s firearm. Then kill a whole human, but they wont allow you to have a registered firearm..
You are allowed to have a registered firearms. First you must make application and meet the requirements.
Why leave an argument and come back if not to cause problems?
Read our Constitution there is such a thing as Justifiable force and harm. Yes Clint it doesn’t matter if the officer was off duty or on duty not does it matter if he used deadly force with a gun, stone or knife to prevent someone from taking his life or some member of the public. My condolences to the family of the young man who tragically lost his life in this incident and speedy recovery to the injured officer involved.
Read our Constitution there is such a thing as Justifiable force and harm. It doesn’t matter if the officer was off duty or on duty nor does it matter if he used deadly force with a gun, stone or knife to prevent someone from taking his life or the life of some member of the public. It is Justifiable Deadly Force. The fact that the assailant left and returned with a bat that he allegedly use to attack the officer, speak for it self. My condolences to the family of the young man who tragically lost his life in this incident and speedy recovery to the injured officer involved.