Updated Robbery and Police-Involved Shooting Statement

Around 9:02 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, the Police Control Room received a call about an armed robbery at a location in Blue Hills, Providenciales.

While at this location, information was received at 9:10 p.m. of another robbery involving armed males who had robbed a victim of a vehicle and other valuables. An All Points Bulletin was issued. Both incidents involved the reporting of one of the suspects having a handgun.

Officers responded and located the stolen vehicle being driven in the Snake Hill district. The marked police unit attempted to bring the stolen car to a stop, but the suspects confronted the police, resulting in the discharge of police firearms. One of the suspects succumbed to his injuries.

At least three other suspects are believed to have fled the scene. The deceased male has yet to be identified.

The incident is under active investigation to assess the full implications and proportionality of police actions, and the public will be updated.

The public is being asked to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal  activity.

Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the CrimeStoppers P3 app and share  information anonymously.