📢 Premier to address nation following mass shooting

Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly and senior police officers are set to host a press conference following a closed-door meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) and representatives from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS). This comes in response to a mass shooting at the Ed Bush stadium in West Bay, which resulted in at least seven people being wounded. The incident, which occurred during a football match attended by hundreds, has seen little information released by police and no indication of arrests. 🚔

The Premier expressed her deep concern over the incident, stating that such violence is not normal for the Cayman Islands and will not be tolerated. She called on witnesses to come forward with information to aid the ongoing investigation. The government has shown full support for the RCIPS in their efforts to ensure safety and security. The Premier also expressed gratitude to the police, first responders, medical professionals, and bystanders who risked their own safety to help others. 🙏

Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart expressed his support for the government's efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. Home Affairs Minister Sabrina Turner extended her gratitude to the emergency services for their response to the incident. Both leaders echoed the Premier's call for calm and unity in the wake of the shocking event. 🤝