Murder investigation launched after fatal West Bay shooting

Police have launched a murder investigation following a fatal shooting on Watercourse Road in West Bay late Monday morning.

Officers were dispatched to the scene around 11:20 am after the 9-1-1 Communications Centre received reports of gunfire at a residential address. When officers arrived, they found a man unresponsive. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim has not yet been formally identified, but police say they have notified the family of a suspected victim. A trained family liaison officer has been assigned to support them during the investigation.

Two men, aged 38 and 45 – both from West Bay – have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody as the investigation continues.

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On Monday morning, police responded to reports of gunfire at a West Bay home, where they found an unresponsive man who was later pronounced dead. – Photo: Taneos Ramsay

The RCIPS has opened a “major incident room” to assist with the case and is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Members of the public can contact the Major Incident Room directly at 649-2930.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, online at www.rcips.ky, or through Cayman Crime Stoppers via their website or mobile app.

Police say further updates will be provided as the murder investigation develops.