Man in his 50s shot outside his residence on John Chipman Close this evening…

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Thirty-something-year-old Woody Turnquest was found in his white truck with fatal gunshots to his face – He failed to show up on a fishing trip….

Woody Turnquest, Marshall Road man found dead in his white truck.

NASSAI| A man believed to be in his 50s was shot and killed with what police described with a high-powered weapon outside his residence.

Press Liaison Chief Superintendent Leonard Ramsey said the victim had just arrived at his residence on John Chipman Close, formerly known as Lifebuoy Street, off East Street, when the alleged assailant opened fire.

Ramsey said, based on preliminary information, the suspect fled the scene eastbound following the shooting make good on his escape.

Police are appealing to members of the public who may have information that could assist with their investigation to contact authorities.

Meanwhile, another suspicious death incident early Saturday morning is being reported in the Marshall Road area.

Officers responded to reports of a deceased male found approximately a mile and a half off the dirt road along Marshall Road, near the shoreline.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim with apparent gunshot wounds to the face, with a shotgun reportedly found nearby.

Police have since classified the matter as a suspicious death as investigations continue.

Bahamas Press has identified the victim in his 30s as Woody Turnquest.