NASSAU, BAHAMAS – An off-duty police officer is hospitalized following a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday August 15, 2024.
Initial reports revealed that the victim, after patronizing a licensed premises, heard multiple gunshots fired in his direction around 1:00 a.m. while he was driving on Gladstone Road, near Bellot Road.
After experiencing pain in his upper body, he realized that he had been shot and notified 911, police said.
Emergency Medical Services were dispatched and transported the officer to the hospital, where his condition is currently listed as serious, authorities confirmed.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact 911, 919, the Criminal Investigation Department at 502-9991/2, or CRIME STOPPERS at 328-TIPS (8477).
