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US worker fatally shot in Bahamas, investigation launched
25 Mar
Summary
- American worker Cody Castillo was fatally shot in Nassau on March 21.
- The shooting allegedly involved an off-duty Royal Bahamas Police Force officer.
- Castillo, a lineman, was working abroad and expecting his first child.
An American worker, identified as 31-year-old Cody Castillo from Crawfordville, Florida, was fatally shot in Nassau, Bahamas, on March 21. The incident occurred outside Da Plantation Bar & Grill following a dispute. Reports indicate the shooting involved a senior officer of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, who was off-duty at the time.
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe confirmed that a criminal investigation has been initiated. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage as part of their inquiry. The U.S. State Department is closely following the local investigation into the cause of death and expressed condolences to the family.
Castillo, a lineman for PIKE Electric, had traveled to the Bahamas for work. He was reportedly married for about a year and was expecting his first child, a son, in August. A GoFundMe has been established to support his family.
