Residents Recall Trauma After Mass Shooting

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Fear, frustration, and heartbreak grip Ridgeland Park tonight as residents cope with the aftermath of Saturday’s mass shooting that left two dead and five others in the hospital.

The violence has shaken the community, and residents are demanding stronger action.

Shocking footage of the mass shooting in Ridgeland Park is circulating on social media. CCTV shows two masked men jumping out of a grey Nissan Cube, armed with high-powered guns, and opening fire before fleeing the scene.

Residents, who wish to remain anonymous, shared their concerns.

Resident – Ridgeland Park
“That’s the first time I encountered something like that. But the house down there, the little boys are always there.”

Resident – Ridgeland Park
“You see the boys down there, and you never know what they’re doing. I walk through here every day to work. It makes things worse for me. We need to take more care with our children and what they’re getting into.”

The shooting, which took place around 2 p.m. Saturday on Robertha Drive, resulted in two deaths and five hospitalizations. The victims, aged 16 to 22, were shot in broad daylight. Eighteen-year-old Eden Louis and 20-year-old Markenthonsh Saintil died at the scene. Louis was under police monitoring at the time of the shooting.

According to police, five others remain in the hospital, ranging from critical to stable. We spoke to a young man who knew all the victims.

Resident – Ridgeland Park
“Eden was a loving, caring person. He was always helping his mom and sister. He wanted a better life. Mark was the same. They both just wanted to do better for their families.”

Shattered glass from the shooting still lines the streets, and the event has sparked widespread concern. Crime consultant Eric Fox weighs in on the situation.

ERIC FOX – CRIME CONSULTANT
“These young men are influenced by older individuals. They don’t just go out and get these guns on their own. They’re hurting, grieving the loss of their friends. They’re traumatized, and the community needs to come together.”