Police Investigate Gun Murder in Grace Bay Area

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating the country’s 30th murder since the start of the year, as it has been reported that a body with bullet wounds was discovered in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales on Thursday, 12 September.

The police said the incident was reported to its control room at about 7pm.

Reports are that the police were informed of explosions being heard at a business place in the area. Officers and medical personnel were dispatched to the given location, and upon arrival, saw the lifeless body of a male.

The police, who said the investigations remain active, are asking anyone with information that may help in their probe, to contact the nearest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide any information anonymously.

Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.