Press Releases

UPDATE (23 September):

On Sunday, 21 September, officers observed a man, who was wanted in relation to an attempted robbery and shooting incident on 16 September, driving a vehicle on Frank Sound Road, North Side. Officers activated flashing lights and sirens to signal the vehicle to pull over, however the man continued driving, travelling west along Bodden Town Road, and was observed throwing items from the vehicle. At one point the vehicle collided with a police vehicle, causing minor damage.

The vehicle eventually came to a stop, and the man exited and attempted to flee from the officers on foot, however he was soon detained and taken into custody. A search of his person was conducted and officers recovered a quantity of suspected ganja along with drug paraphernalia. Officers also recovered the items which he had thrown from the vehicle, which were found to be packages containing a large quantity of suspected ganja. A search of his residence was subsequently conducted and an additional quantity of ganja, along with cash, was found.

The man, age 33 residing in West Bay, has since been formally charged with Attempted Robbery, Wounding with Intent, and Possession of a Firearm with Intent, in relation to the 16 September incident. He has also been charged with two counts of Reckless & Negligent Act, along with Possession of a Controlled Drug (Ganja), in relation to the circumstances of his arrest on 21 September.

He is expected to appear in court tomorrow, 24 September. 

Initial Release (17 September):

Shortly before 8:50PM yesterday, 16 September, officers responded to a report of a shooting incident in the vicinity of School Road in George Town. Upon arrival they observed a man suffering from a single gunshot wound to the leg, with members of the public rendering assistance. Emergency services attended the location and the man was transported to hospital for treatment for what appears to be a non-life-threatening injury.

Initial reports indicate that the man had been at a nearby location when he was approached by two masked men wearing dark clothes, who demanded money. One of the men was carrying a machete while the other was carrying a firearm. A struggle ensued between the men, during which the firearm was discharged and the first man was shot. The two masked men then fled the location on foot.

The matter is currently under investigation by George Town CID and anyone who was in the School Road area between 8:00 and 9:00PM on Tuesday, 16 September, or has any information, is asked to contact 949-4222.

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.