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Bimini Bahamas Erupts in violence after police shooting.

December 24, 2007: The usually tranquil idyllic island of Bimini, fifty miles from Florida's east coast, erupted in violence early Saturday morning when a 43-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in cold blood; so says several residents.

According to the Nassau Guardian, "Enraged Biminites stormed the administrative offices where the police station is located on Saturday morning, just hours after Rolle's shooting death, throwing fire bombs, rocks and blocks at the police station, torching the police dorms, police cars and boats. Residents were demanding that the officer responsible for the shooting "come out of hiding" to explain what happened, however, when that request was not met, they rebelled. The residents blocked the airport and dock to prevent the officer from leaving, however, the constable in question was reportedly taken to New Providence."
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On Saturday, 71 police officers and 24 defense force officers, some armed with heavy weapons, were sent to the island in an effort to restore order.

Eye-witnesses say, the officer shot the handcuffed victim in the back of his head, leaving him with a gaping hole through his face as the bullet exited through his eye. At least one witness say the officer had been drinking prior to the sad occurrence.

Police said in an interview on the national news agency, ZNS, that the shooting occurred during an attempt by officers to subdue the individual during an arrest.

 

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