Crime
Inmate, 60-year-old Brody Fritz, Stabbed to Death in Prison Altercation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Inmate, 60 year old Brody Fritz, is dead after being stabbed during a prison altercation early Saturday morning.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Inmate, 60 year old Brody Fritz, is dead after being stabbed during a prison altercation early Saturday morning.
Officials from The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services tell us the incident occurred in the eastern group of the maximum security facility while residents were carrying our their normal routine of disposing their overnight waste under the supervision of staff members.
Three inmates were stabbed during the fight.
They were all examined by the medical doctor and Fritz was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim was taken to hospital for further care while the third victim did not sustain life threatening issues.
According to officials, Fritz has been in the prison since July 29th, 2024 for various offenses including seven counts of house breaking, three counts of stealing, two counts of damage, deceit of a public officer, unlawful possession and vagrancy.
He was serving a three years imprisonment.
The accused perpetrator is currently awaiting trail for murder and has since been placed in isolation.
Her Majesty’s Coroner, along with the police force, will continue to investigate and determine necessary action.
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