11 Feb 2023 | 07:41 AM UTC
Bahamas: Foreign national fatally shot in Cable Beach, Nassau, New Providence Island, Feb. 10
Foreign national fatally shot in Cable Beach, Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas, Feb. 10. Crime threat remains moderate.
Event
Armed attackers shot and killed a Dominican national at Cable Beach in Nassau Feb. 10. The individual was entering his vehicle on West Bay Street at around 08:00 when a vehicle approached and opened fire at him. Authorities have recovered the vehicle, but the suspects remain at large as the police investigate the shooting.
Context
The crime threat in the Bahamas is moderate and remains a concern for travelers in the capital Nassau. While some criminals may be armed with firearms, machetes, or knives, they typically avoid using excessive violence unless provoked. Criminal activity in Nassau has been reported during daylight hours, particularly near popular tourist areas such as Prince George Wharf and Cable Beach.