Prominent Bahamian Politician Don Saunders Fatally Shot in Robbery Attempt

Don Saunders, a former parliamentarian and deputy chairman of the Free National Movement Party, was killed by masked gunmen outside Nassau, marking the 35th homicide in the Bahamas this year.

Don Saunders was fatally shot while trying to flee masked gunmen during a robbery attempt outside a business in Gambier Village near Nassau.
The incident occurred Wednesday night and has prompted widespread shock and condolences, including from Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis.
Saunders, 49, was a well-known figure in the Bahamas, offering pro bono legal assistance and actively participating in politics.
The gunmen stole Saunders' car, a 2014 Nissan Note, and fled the scene; no arrests have been made yet.
The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas issued a security alert in January, citing ongoing violence and advising caution, especially on the eastern side of Nassau.