Fatal Shooting of Bahamian Politician Don Saunders

SOURCE www.cbsnews.com
A well-known politician in the Bahamas, Don Saunders, was fatally shot during an armed robbery. The shooting occurred in a neighborhood near Nassau, the capital city, with two masked gunmen demanding cash from a group of people outside an establishment. Saunders, a former parliamentarian and deputy chairman of the Free National Movement Party, died at the scene. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

Key Points

  • Don Saunders, a former parliamentarian and deputy chairman of the Free National Movement Party, was fatally shot during an armed robbery
  • The shooting took place near Nassau, with two masked gunmen demanding cash from a group of people outside an establishment
  • Saunders was shot in the upper torso and showed no vital signs of life upon emergency medical services' arrival
  • Police investigation ongoing with no arrests made yet

Pros

  • Awareness of ongoing violence in the Bahamas

Cons

  • Loss of a prominent figure in Bahamian politics