Press Releases

Update: 25/02/2025

Following his arrest on Saturday 22 February, a man, age 22, of West Bay, was arrested in relation to this incident and has been formally charged by the police with Attempted Murder and Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm.

The man appeared before the court yesterday, Monday 24 February, where he was remanded in custody and scheduled to return on 7 March.

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Initial Release: 22/02/2025

Around 1:30AM, this morning, Saturday 22 February, police received a report of an attempt murder, that occurred at a construction site on Birch Tree Hill Road, West Bay

It was reported that a security guard who was on duty at the construction site was approached by a man dressed in dark clothing.  The man revealed a firearm, causing the security guard to flee. 

The security guard heard shots fired, and then noticed an injury to his foot.

The security guard was attended to by EMS, and transported to the hospital where he received treatment.  He is in a stable condition.

Shortly after, officers had cause to stop a man on a motorbike on Finch Drive, West Bay.  The man, a 22-year-old of West Bay, was arrested on Suspicion of Attempt Murder, and taken into custody.  

Police are investigating the incident and request that anyone with any information contact the West Bay Police Station on 949-3999, or call 911.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.

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