The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has confirmed that one of three employees shot during the GK Foods Wholesale Robbery along the Leeward Highway on Tuesday, has died.
In a statement the police said, shortly after 3:29 PM today, the Police Control Room received multiple reports of a robbery in progress at a warehouse along Leeward Highway, Providenciales.
Officers were dispatched to the given location and were informed upon arrival that armed individuals entered the business place, started shooting and escaped with a cash register.
While at the scene, officers received additional information that three individuals were brought to the emergency room of the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
Based on reports, the victims are employees of the business place held up by the armed suspects. Sadly, one of the victims, a 31-year-old male, succumbed to injuries while undergoing medical treatment.
The other two victims remain under medical care.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
At this stage, detectives are appealing to members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or information about the incident to the RT&CIPF.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged 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.