UPDATE: Cayman Islands – VICTIM NAMED – Man arrested: Shooting Sat Evening, 20 January, on Eastern Avenue
From RCIPS 24 Jan 2018
The man, aged 27 of George Town, who was arrested on suspicion of murder (see below release) is now on police bail. Investigations into the matter are ongoing and there is currently insufficient evidence to charge any suspects.
The RCIPS is aware that photos of an alleged suspect have been irresponsibly circulated on social media and are warning the public against any action taken due to an assumption of guilt on this individual’s part.
“Due to the images that have been circulated on social media which were accompanied by comments and statements alleging the guilt of this individual, we are very concerned about the threat of reprisals against this individual,” said Superintendent Pete Lansdown. “We would like to remind the public that the presumption of innocence is given at all times and that any unlawful acts, regardless of motivation, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
From RCIPS
UPDATE – VICTIM NAMED –
Police can now confirm the identity of the victim in the shooting on Saturday, 20 January. He is Mr. Alanzo Navarro Bailey, aged 28 of West Bay, who was also known as Omar Bailey.
The RCIPS expresses condolences to the family of the deceased.
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder, 22 January
Yesterday, 22 January, a man, aged 27 of George Town, was arrested on suspicion of Murder in connection with the shooting which occurred on Saturday, 20 January. He is currently in police custody.
RCIPS UPDATE:
From RCIPS Sat Jan 20 2018 10:04 PM