The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

GRAND Bahama Police have identified the “samaritan” who died from stab injuries this week as 40-year-old Lamorn Moxey, of Weddell Avenue, Freeport.

Mr Moxey was knifed in the stomach around 10am on Monday when he went to help a woman who had been robbed of her handbag by an unknown man.

According to reports, the woman was accosted by a man who snatched her purse from her vehicle and fled. The woman and two men nearby gave chase.

The men caught up with the culprit and recovered the bag.

However, Mr Moxey was stabbed during a struggle with the suspect, who later escaped. The victim was taken by EMS personnel to the Rand Memorial Hospital for medical treatment, but later died of his injuries.

Police are appealing to anyone with information that can assist them with their investigation to call 350-3107/8, 911/919 or the nearest police station.