The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

A DISABLED man was found shot dead in a shack in the Pioneer’s Loop Subdivision of Freeport, Grand Bahama, on Thursday evening.

While police have not released the victim’s identity, The Tribune understands that the deceased is believed to be Corey Thompson.

According to Inspector Terecita Pinder, police received reports of gunshots heard in the Coco Plum Street area shortly after 6.30pm and dispatched officers to the area. On arrival police discovered the lifeless body of a male in his early 40s in a home with multiple gunshots to the body.

“Reports are that a group of males was seen running from a home in the area. Police quickly responded and met the lifeless body of a male in a home,” she told reporters at the scene.

When The Tribune arrived, a number of onlookers had gathered in the area and police had cordoned off a portion of Coco Plum Street, just east of Cherry Corner.

The victim, who was described as a Rasta paralysed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair, apparently resided in a shack at the rear of 25, Coco Plum Street.

EMS personnel responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Inspector Pinder said police do not know the motive for the shooting as investigations are still in the initial stages. “At this time police are thoroughly investigating this matter … and combing the area to get any information we can obtained from the public.” she said. “We are hoping persons who have information regarding this matter call or contact us.”