Two men were murdered in separate shooting incidents in the Munson Village and Kennedy Subdivision areas, becoming the 14th and 15th homicides of the year, according to The Tribune’s records.

A man believed to be in his early 30s was shot and killed in Munson Village last night in yesterday’s first murder incident.

Police said the shooting occurred off Boyd Road shortly before 7pm and was detected through its ShotSpotter technology.

Initially, officers reported the man was still alive. However, he was pronounced dead less than 30 minutes later.

Preliminary reports indicate the victim was at his residence when a light-coloured Japanese vehicle pulled up. Two occupants exited the vehicle and opened fire, shooting him multiple time, before fleeing the scene.

“As we always do, we’re appealing to the wider community, especially those in this area—if you have any information in reference to this matter, please contact the police so we can bring some closure to this matter,” Chief Superintendent Sheria King told reporters at the scene last night.

Family members were inconsolable at the scene, with some relatives heard screaming, “That’s my brother. My brother gone.”

When asked what police are doing to address crime in inner-city communities, CSP King said officers are constantly on the ground, making their presence known.

“Just Wednesday, we did a walkabout and he was in these communities,” she added, “and we will continue to do that. I am saying that our officers will continue to carry out the mandate of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, which is to protect life and property of all those citizens of The Bahamas.”

A second murder occurred just before 11pm on Sunday in the Kennedy Subdivision. 

Officers were alerted by Shotspotter technology and arrived at Oriole Court to find a man shot dead with a wound to his upper body. 

Police said that a group of men was outside a residence when a dark Japanese vehicle pulled up and the occupants exited the car and opened fire. 

A second man was also injured and taken to hospital where his condition was described as stable. 

Police said both of the men who were shot were residents of the area.

Crowds of people gathered at the scene and could be heard crying in the aftermath of the shooting. 

Chief Superintendent Sheria King said that officers from the East Street South police station had conducted a walkabout in the community on Wednesday, and urged anyone with information to contact 919, 911 or 502-9992.