By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

ABACO Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot dead in the Mud’s Haitian community on Friday afternoon.

According to reports, a 25-year-old man was shot shortly after 1pm when officers were alerted to gunshots fired in the area of the Mudd.

When officers arrived, they found a man lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds in his body. EMS personnel took the victim to the Marsh Harbour Clinic, where he died of his injuries.

A man is currently assisting police with their investigation.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Terecita Pinder said police are appealing to the public for any information that can assist with their investigation to call Marsh Harbour Police Station at telephone numbers 367-3437/367-2569 or call 911/919 or the nearest police station.