Nassau, Bahamas

**POLICE INVESTIGATES RECENT MURDER**

Police are presently on the scene of a shooting incident at Andros Avenue off East Street which has resulted in the death of a male. The incident reportedly occurred around 5:30 am on Thursday 13th December, 2012. At present the circumstances surrounding this incident is unknown; however, as information becomes available, you will be updated.

**ARMED ROBBER SHOT & KILLED, HANDGUN RECOVERED **
A man is dead after reportedly robbing a business establishment on Palm Tree Avenue on Wednesday 12th December, 2012. According to reports the incident occurred around 6:30 pm at Palm Tree Supermarket, located Palm Tree Avenue and 6th Street, Coconut Grove. Preliminary reports indicate two (2) masked men, both armed with handguns and wearing dark clothing entered the Supermarket and demanded cash. The culprits reportedly robbed the store of an undetermined amount of cash and while leaving fired gunshots at a male, believed to be the proprietor of the store. It is further reported that the male, returned fire which resulted in one of the culprits being fatally shot and his weapon recovered by police. Police are investigating and are appealing to members of the public who may have any information that can assist police in locating the second suspect to contact police. Active police investigations continue.

**POLICE SEEK ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS**
Police are investigating several armed robberies which occurred on Wednesday 12th December, 2012 and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the perpetrators.

  • Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred around 11:35 pm at Collins Avenue and Wulff Road. According to reports a 20 year old male of Clifton Street was riding his bicycle in the area when he was approached by two (2) men, one of whom was allegedly armed with a handgun. The culprits reportedly robbed the man of an undisclosed amount of cash, along with his watch and cell phone and fled the area.
  • Police are also investigating an armed robbery which occurred around 8:45 pm at Beatrice Avenue and York Street. Preliminary reports indicate that a man was driving his 2000 gold Honda CRV on York Street when he was approached by three (3) armed men, who exited a dark colored jeep. The culprits reportedly robbed the man of his wallet containing and undetermined amount of cash and jewelry, along with his Honda CRV license plate # 234857 and fled the area north on Beatrice Avenue.
  • Police are also investigating an armed robbery which occurred around 9:15 pm at Garden Hills #1 which resulted in a man being robbed of his 2003 black Ford Explorer jeep L/P/ 205030 by three (3) armed men. Active police investigations into all matters

**POLICE INVESTIGATES TRAFFIC FATALITY**
Police are investigating a traffic accident that has left a teen boy dead. The incident reportedly occurred around 8:36 pm on Wednesday 12th December, 2012.
Preliminary reports indicate that the 13 year old of Podoleo Street was walking along Robinson Road, in the area of Miami Street when he was struck by a 2000 Honda Accord. The victim was taken to hospital via EMS personnel where he succumbed to his injuries. There was an altercation following the incident which led to the driver and the passengers being attacked. Investigations continue.