Police say three killed, 10 injured in Turks and Caicos Islands mass shooting
Published:Monday | July 28, 2025 | 10:25 AM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Three people were killed and 10 others injured at a popular nightspot in the Turks and Caicos Islands in what authorities called the British territory's first mass shooting in recent history.
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," Bailey told a press conference.
The authorities are offering a reward of US$10,000 for information resulting in the arrest of those responsible for the shooting and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is also urging anyone with information to come forward through official channels or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
Bailey asked the public and media “to respect the privacy of the victims and responders and to refrain from speculation as we work to manage this incident”.
Speaking at a news conference, Bailey, flanked by Premier Charles Washington Misick, described the “mass shooting” incident as “deeply disturbing “ and that preliminary investigations and CCTV footage suggest at least four shooters armed with high-powered weapons were involved.
The police said that while the motive remains under investigation they suspect inter-gang or intra-gang conflicts, with a particular focus on Haitian gang activity.
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 per cent of Haitians live in Providenciales, and 20 per cent have permanent residency, according to the United Nations humanitarian affairs office.
Acting Governor Anya Williams said the hospital in Providenciales was on lockdown to protect patients.
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