Man wearing bullet proof vest shot dead by police

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man wearing a bulletproof vest was shot dead by police who were responding to a robbery early this morning. Police Press Liaison Superintendent Audley Peters said officers were alerted to an incident on Delancy Street and began canvassing the area shortly after 1 am. During their patrol of Hospital Lane, the […]

RBDF slain in police-involved shooting

Marine described as highly qualified, dedicated and committed individual Footage from police body camera said to be “consistent with accounts of officers” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leading Seaman Rodney Adderley, who was killed at the hands of police officers on Majority Rule Day, was yesterday described by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) as a highly […]

Police involved shooting under active investigation

Another police shoot-out on the streets of New Providence has ended with the death of a man. Anthony Fowler became the 9th person for the year to die in a police-involved shooting. Police press liaison officer Superintendent Shanta Knowles said officers were on White’s Alley off Wulff Road in the midst of dealing with another matter, […]

Police shoot suspect in ‘high speed chase’

Police shot and injured a man Saturday night during a ‘high speed’ chase moments after the suspect crashed into a utility pole on Prince Charles Drive. The drama unfolded shortly after 9:00 p.m. after police say they were alerted to a suspicious vehicle from a concerned resident in Eastern New Providence. Officers, on patrol in […]

Fatal shooting near primary school

A man was shot dead by police near the busy, high-traffic area of a primary school early this morning. The shooting took place at the corner of Collins Avenue and Wulff Road opposite Columbus Primary School. Eyewitness News went to the scene and spoke to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, who provided the interview […]