The Tribune

By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net THE police officer who shot and killed a reportedly unarmed man in Crooked Island over the weekend has been removed from active duty, the Tribune has learned. National Security Minister Tommy Tunrquest confirmed that the police officer has been flown to the capital while investigations are being carried out. "The investigation is very much active. The officer in question was flown into Nassau Sunday afternoon. He is being questioned and going through the parts of the investigation. We take police involved shootings very seriously, especially when someone is killed," he said. "Anytime there is a police involved shooting, fatal or otherwise, there is a full investigation. We sent a Superintendent from Exuma, an officer from the complaints and corruption unit along with a team of officers to Crooked Island to lead the investigations. We hope to have a conclusion in short order." Ezra Ferguson, 25, was shot and killed by an officer while at a local cook out last Saturday. Police have remained tight lipped, releasing few details about the Cabbage Hill incident. An official police report only said the shooting occurred around 9.25pm at Sea View Beach, Crooked Island. When contacted, Supt Stephen Dean said police were still investigating and could not comment on something as sensitive as a policeman being involved in a shooting without having all the details. Meanwhile, the second man that was shot by police on Saturday is said to now be in stable condition. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 2pm on Saturday at the Nassau Street Police Station. Police said the 25-year-old man was shot while attempting to evade arrest. The suspect was captured and taken to hospital where his condition has now been upgraded to stable. Active police investigations continue in both matters.