A man known to police was killed in a police-involved shooting near a residence in Gamble Heights on Monday.
Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings said police went onsite after receiving information that a wanted man had been seen in the Gamble Heights area shortly after 5pm.
“The wanted suspect on seeing the officers engaged the officers and was fatally shot,” she said.
“Police recovered a handgun along with ammunition from the deceased. Again, I would like to caution those persons involved in criminal behavior. The police is here to maintain law and order. We are here to preserve the peace. We are here to protect life and property.
“And those persons who fail to obey law and order, this could be their fate,” Skippings said.
Skippings added that the Gamble Heights victim who appeared to be in his early 20s was wanted in connection with a number of armed robberies.
This is the second police-involved shooting within the last three days. On Saturday a man was shot and killed by police on Washington Street. In both incidents, the victims brandished guns and were perpetrators of armed robberies.
“Officers have families who love them and who care for them. And we are here to guard and protect the good citizens of this Bahamas that we love. And we will continue to do exactly what we’re doing” Skippings said.
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