Shot(s) fired in GT at Batabano – FURTHER UPDATE

Further Update From RCIPS Tue May 6 2014 at 5:08PM

The RCIPS would like to clarify that the firearm recovered during the search of the home address of the 29-year-old male was a licensed firearm. The firearm is being forensically examined to determine if it was the firearm used in Saturday’s shooting incident at the Batabano carnival.

The police is appealing to person who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist them with their investigation to contact DCI Malcolm Kay or DC Andrew Graham at the George Town CID at 949-4222, or to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers 800-8477(TIPS).

UPDATE: From RCIPS Mon, May 5, 2014 at 2:01 PM

The male who was arrested for the shooting incident that occurred in the busy streets during Batabano carnival on Saturday, 3rd May 2014 has been formally charged and will appear in court this afternoon.

The 29-year-old male of Prospect has been charged with attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful use of a firearm.

A search warrant was executed at the suspect’s home, and a firearm was recovered.

DCI Malcolm Kay is appealing to the public for their assistance in this matter. “The shooting occurred in a very populated area of George Town. The streets were filled with people including lots of children who were out to simply have fun and enjoy the afternoon. Although no one was physically injured in this incident, it could have ended very differently and an innocent person could have been seriously injured or killed by the reckless actions of this person”, DCI Kay said.

It is highly likely that numerous people may have seen part or all of this incident, and DCI Kay is appealing to them to come forward in confidence, so that this type of incident does not repeat itself in our community. Persons can call DCI Kay or DC Andrew Graham at the George Town CID at 949-4222, or to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers 800-8477(TIPS).

Original story:

The RCIPS are appealing for witnesses to an incident that occurred at approximately 7pm May 3rd 2014 in the vicinity of Edward Street and Dr Roy’s Drive, George Town.

911 center received a call that a firearm had been discharged in an area, that was crowded with people enjoying the Batabano festivity. No one was injured.

One person was later arrested and is currently in police custody assisting police with the investigation. Enquires continues.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have information are asked to contact the George Town Police CID at 9494222 or RCIPS hotline at 9497777 or Crimestoppers at 800(TIPS)8477.

 

Police chase from GT to East End

Just after midnight, Saturday 3rd May 2014, the RCIPS responded to a disturbance at the Compass Centre, Shedden Road, George Town. On arrival of the police, a male left the scene in a Toyota vehicle and subsequently refused to stop for the police officers. The vehicle left George Town heading towards Bodden Town at high speed. The Police Helicopter immediately deployed and took over the vehicle follow as the vehicle travelled along Shamrock Road, allowing pursuing police ground vehicles to drop back to safe distances.

The suspect vehicle continued to East End at speeds reaching 90 miles per hour, and including switching lights off on John McLean Drive.

The police helicopter crew continued to track the Toyota and with continuing commentary brought in ground units to the vehicles location, which again set off in an attempt to avoid the ground patrols. The pursuit was brought to an end in Mica Drive, East End, a dead end, and a 38 year old male was taken into custody at this location by ground patrols, which also included units from the Uniform and Operational Support Groups.

The detained male was conveyed to George Town Police Station, and the matter remains under investigation.

Air Operations Unit commander, Steve Fitzgerald, said “This is another example of the strategic deployment of the police helicopter making incidents safer for our colleagues on the ground and also the public, whilst also ensuring offenders are ultimately arrested, regardless of the actions they may take to avoid detection.”