Six shot while standing in front of nightclub; man shot while sitting in vehicle

Six shot while standing in front of nightclub; man shot while sitting in vehicle

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police in the capital are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred on Monday, April 8, 2019, which left several adults with injuries.

In the first incident, shortly after 12:00a.m., a group of persons were standing outside a night club on Kemp Road when the occupants of a pink Nissan March opened fire on them. Six persons were injured and transported to hospital where they are listed in stable condition.

In the second incident, shortly before 1:00a.m. on Monday, a male was sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot of a night club on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, when he was approached by a man armed with a firearm who shot him.

The victim drove himself to hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with these investigations, to contact the Central Detective Unit at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

Investigations are ongoing.