Alleged Gang Leader Gunned Down On Munnings Drive

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bullet-riddled vehicle marks latest homicide in South West Ridge a dark, quiet stretch of Munnings Drive in the South West Ridge community became the scene of the country’s latest killing last night.

Police say a bullet-riddled vehicle and a nearby charred truck tell a grim story, with the lifeless body of a man found face-down in a pool of blood beside a silver four-door Chevy truck.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Rolle says officers stumbled upon the scene just after 8 p.m. while on routine patrol.

“Officers reported traveling east on Munnings Drive when their attention was drawn to a vehicle engulfed in flames from a distance. As they approached that vehicle, they came across another vehicle just west of the burning truck,” Rolle explained.

Residents described the community as usually quiet and expressed concerns over increasing crime.

“The neighborhood is very quiet. Crime doesn’t usually happen around here, but in the inner city, it could happen anywhere. Crime is out of hand. The government and police need to do something,” a 15-year resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said.

The resident also lamented the lack of street lighting, which she says discourages outdoor activity and contributes to a sense of insecurity.

“If you want to exercise at night, you can’t. There’s no lighting, and you’d be scared to walk too far,” she said.

While police have not officially released the victim’s identity, Our News has been reliably informed that he is reputed gang leader Duran “Monster” Neely.

Following news of his death, audio surfaced allegedly capturing inmates celebrating his murder from behind prison walls. Neely’s killing is the 58th murder of the year.

Neely had a history of brushes with the law. In 2015 and 2016, he was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery and illegal firearm possession, but both cases were later ruled unlawful, resulting in more than $26,000 in damages awarded to him. In 2019, he stood trial for murder and conspiracy to commit murder, but the case collapsed due to insufficient evidence.

Police are now investigating whether Neely’s killing was a targeted attack linked to ongoing gang conflicts.

Deputy Commissioner Rolle is urging the public to come forward with information.

“We are appealing to people: if you see something, say something. Find an officer you trust and provide any information that could help us in this fight against crime,” he said.