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The Sun
14 hours ago
- The Sun
‘First ever' mass shooting on Brit paradise island kills three & injures 10 in attack ‘unlike anything we've ever seen'
THREE people have died and ten injured after the "first ever" mass shooting on a British paradise island. The horror incident unfolded at a popular nightspot in the Turks and Caicos Islands in what authorities called the British territory's first mass shooting in recent history. 2 Three young men were killed and 10 others injured in the heinous shooting. At least four suspects were involved in the shooting early Sunday on the island of Providenciales, but no one has been arrested, according to Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey, who called it deeply disturbing. "We are now having a gangland-type slaying, and a lot of this gang violence seems to be concentrated in our Haitian communities," Premier Charles Washington Misick told a press conference. He called on the Haitian community to cooperate with police, saying some of them know how guns are being smuggled into the Turks and Caicos Islands. "What is happening here is unlike anything we've ever seen before," he said. "This is not a situation we should accept." An estimated 10,900 Haitians live in the Turks and Caicos Islands, representing a third of the territorys population. Around 80% of Haitians live in Providenciales, and 20 per cent have permanent residency, according to the United Nations humanitarian affairs office. Acting Gov. Anya Williams said the hospital in Providenciales was on lockdown to protect those being treated for their injuries. She said at least two of those injured were flown overseas for further treatment. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Fox News
19 hours ago
- Fox News
Unprecedented violence rocks tropical paradise as brutal nightclub attack leaves multiple dead
Three people are dead, and 10 others wounded after a mass shooting erupted at a popular nightclub in the Turks and Caicos Islands early Sunday morning, an attack officials are calling the first of its kind in the British territory. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said the shooting occurred just before 3 a.m. on July 27 at the Hookah and Cigar Lounge in Providenciales. According to investigators, at least four suspects were involved in the attack, though no arrests have been made as of Tuesday. Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey described the incident as "deeply disturbing" in a statement to the Associated Press. At a press briefing, Premier Charles Washington Misick linked the shooting to gang-related violence and noted that much of the activity appears concentrated in Haitian communities. He urged members of those communities to cooperate with law enforcement and help identify how illegal firearms are entering the country. "What we're witnessing is unprecedented," Misick said. "This level of violence is not something we can allow to become normal. This is not a situation we should accept. It is not a generic situation, and we will do everything possible to stamp it out." Authorities confirmed that 10 people were transported to the hospital following the attack. Seven remain hospitalized with varying degrees of injury, and one person is in serious condition. Two victims were airlifted overseas for advanced treatment, and the local hospital was placed on lockdown to secure the scene and protect the injured. In a statement posted to its official Facebook page, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force condemned the shooting and urged the public to assist with the investigation. "This incident underlines the capacity and willingness of criminals to commit serious acts of violence against our citizens, residents, and visitors," the statement read. "The police force is urging anyone with information to continue to partner with us to bring these criminals to justice." A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. Authorities have not yet identified a clear motive. Premier Misick reassured the public that the government is fully backing law enforcement and emphasized the importance of unity and resolve in the face of such violence. "My government is 100% behind the police. It is important that we do everything we can to stem the violence," he said. "At the same time, I want to appeal to the general public not to panic. We must not, as the commissioner said, retreat or cower in the face of those who want to despoil the good reputation of our islands." The tragedy comes amid renewed efforts by the Turks and Caicos government to combat illegal immigration. "Let me just cut to the chase," Misick added. "We are now seeing gangland-type slayings. A lot of this gang violence seems to be concentrated in our Haitian communities." According to the United Nations humanitarian office, an estimated 10,900 Haitians live in the Turks and Caicos Islands, accounting for roughly one-third of the total population. Approximately 80% live on Providenciales, the territory's most populous island, but only 20% have permanent residency status. "Let this be a warning to everyone—those who know something and say nothing, those who are aiding and abetting criminals, and those committing crimes," Misick warned. "This government is committed to ensuring that the Turks and Caicos Islands remain a safe place to live and raise families." Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Mass shooting in Turks and Caicos leaves 3 dead and others injured, police say
Three people were killed and 10 were injured in a mass shooting at a bar and restaurant in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the early morning hours of July 27. Authorities say the mass shooting, which took place shortly before 3 a.m. at the Islands Hookah and Cigar Lounge in Providenciales, is the first of its kind in recent memory. "This deeply disturbing event has shaken families and the wider communities," Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey said in a press conference July 27. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene, Bailey said, and another 10 individuals suffered injuries ranging from "minor to serious." They were transported to an area hospital, and, as of July 28, two people have been discharged. One of the victims remains in serious conditions, authorities said. Authorities have not announced any arrests or confirmed any suspects in the shooting, as of the latest updates from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force the afternoon of July 28. More: Missing man's body found following Turks and Caicos disappearance Bailey said police responded to reports of gunfire at the nightspot at approximately 2:57 a.m. Authorities later identified them as 25-year-old Yeiscol Rhinel Rodriguez Florestino, 27-year-old Erlin Dorastin and 39-year-old Keell Silver. Turks and Caicos police said they are working with local and international partners to "ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice for this act," and urge anyone with information to contact them. Crime stoppers is offering a reward of $10,000 for information related to the shooting, police said. The shooting comes a few months after the U.S. State Department updated a Level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, due to crime, particularly in Providenciales, the nation's most populated island. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Turks and Caicos shooting leaves 3 dead, 10 injured in Providenciales
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Turks and Caicos Islands' first mass shooting kills 3, injures 10, police say
Three young men were killed and 10 others injured early Sunday at a popular nightspot in the Turks and Caicos Islands in what authorities called the British territory's first mass shooting in recent history. The shooting took place on the most populous island, Providenciales. The injuries ranged from minor to serious, Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey said. Nine of the individuals injured had gunshot wounds, acting Gov. Anya Williams said. The hospital in Providenciales was on lockdown to protect those being treated for their injuries, Williams said. At least two of those injured were flown overseas for further treatment, she said. At least four suspects were involved in the shooting, but no one has been arrested, according to Bailey, who called it "deeply disturbing." "We are now having a gangland-type slaying, and a lot of this gang violence seems to be concentrated in our Haitian communities," Premier Charles Washington Misick said at a press conference. He called on the Haitian community to cooperate with police, saying some of them know how guns are being smuggled into the Turks and Caicos Islands. "What is happening here is unlike anything we've ever seen before," he said. "This is not a situation we should accept." A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to the capture of the suspects, Bailey said. A motive had not yet been determined. The shooting comes as the archipelago cracks down on illegal immigration. An estimated 10,900 Haitians live in the Turks and Caicos Islands, representing a third of the territory's population. Around 80% of Haitians live in Providenciales, and 20% have permanent residency, according to the United Nations humanitarian affairs office. The U.S. State Department's travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands is a Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution. The primary reason for that is crime, the department says. "Most crime occurs in Providenciales. Police may have limited investigatory resources," the advisory says. The department's advice for Americans who choose to travel to the islands includes "avoid walking alone and at night" and "do not physically resist any robbery attempt."
Sky News
a day ago
- Sky News
Three killed in Turks and Caicos Islands' first mass shooting in recent history, authorities say
Three young men have been killed in the Turks and Caicos Islands, in what authorities are calling the British territory's first mass shooting in recent history. A further 10 people were injured in the incident at a popular nightspot on Providenciales, the archipelago's main island, early on Sunday. At least four suspects were involved but there have not yet been any arrests, police commissioner Fitz Bailey said - as he labelled the incident "deeply disturbing". The territory's premier, Charles Washington Misick, said at a news conference: "What is happening here is unlike anything we've ever seen before. This is not a situation we should accept." He likened the incident to a "gangland-type slaying" and said the "gang violence" appears to be linked to Turks and Caicos' Haitian communities. Mr Misick called on the Haitian community to cooperate with police, claiming some of them know how guns are being smuggled to Turks and Caicos. The hospital in Providenciales was on lockdown to protect those being treated for their injuries, acting governor Anya Williams said. At least two of the people injured were flown overseas for further treatment, she added. Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It is home to an estimated 10,900 Haitians, representing a third of the population.
