Victim Succumbs to Injuries

Blue Hills resident FRANCIUS PIERRE, has succumbed to gunshot injuries. Pierre, 41, was shot on September 27 while at a location at Stammers Run, Snake Hill.

The Police Control Room had received calls indicating gunshots were heard at around 8:35 pm.

Police and medical personnel arrived and found two males, Mr. Pierre and Paulcius Louites  Vereus.

Mr Vereus was unresponsive.

Head of Crime, Safeguarding, Public Protection and Intelligence Superintendent Dean Holden said, “The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr Pierre, who succumbed to injuries this morning while undergoing medical treatment in Jamaica. The Serious Crime Unit officers are continuing investigations and will  leave no stone unturned as we actively pursue leads obtained.”

The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 8477 to provide any information anonymously.

Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.