{"id":325936,"date":"2024-07-17T09:42:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T13:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=325936"},"modified":"2024-07-18T12:44:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T16:44:56","slug":"man-dead-in-shooting-incident-in-castle-bruce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/death\/man-dead-in-shooting-incident-in-castle-bruce\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATED: Man shot dead in Castle Bruce has been identified by police"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Information reaching DNO from the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force’s Major Crime Unit is that an investigation is currently being conducted into the tragic shooting and subsequent death of Alan Birmingham, a 46-year-old male resident of Castle Bruce. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 7:15 AM. Alan Birmingham’s lifeless body was discovered on the public road at Castle Bruce, commonly referred to as ‘The Stretch’, bearing visible gunshot wounds. Following an examination, a medical doctor pronounced him deceased at the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspector Fixton Henderson via statement, extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force to the family and friends of the late Alan Birmingham during this difficult time. Authorities are urging anyone who may possess information relevant to this incident to promptly contact either 911, the Criminal Investigations Department at 266-5164, 5165, 5119, 5185, or 5157, the Castle Bruce Police Station at 266-4621, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477.<\/p>\n

The police are requesting the public’s cooperation and assistance in this matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Information reaching DNO from the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force’s Major Crime Unit is that an investigation is currently being conducted into the tragic shooting and subsequent death of Alan Birmingham, a 46-year-old male resident of Castle Bruce. 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