Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
Just after 8:30PM yesterday, Saturday 26 December, a 20-year-old-man of George Town surrendered to the Cayman Islands Detention Centre in relation to the fatal stabbing incident that took place on Thursday 24 December. The man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody pending further enquiries as the murder investigation continues.
Police can confirm that the identity of the victim in the stabbing incident was 22-year-old Michael Aaron Bush of West Bay. The RCIPS expresses condolences to the family of the deceased.
The investigation has also led investigators to believe that just before the incident took place, at about 2AM, there was a disturbance outside the clubs of the Strand and both parties involved ran out into the parking lot. Additionally, investigators are also aware that there were over 20 persons in the area immediately after the incident took place.
Detective Inspector Dave Morrison, who is the Senior Investigating Officer for this murder investigation, thanks the public for their support and assistance. DI Morrison continues to encourage witnesses who were present at the location to call the MIR at 649-2930 with information to assist the investigation and ensures that your calls will be treated with the strictest of confidence.
Additionally, anonymous tips may be provided directly to the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS).
“I commend the investigating team and all the supporting units who have been assisting with this investigation so far,” says Superintendent Peter Lansdown in charge of the Criminal Investigations Department, “The officers have been out in numbers over the holidays to ensure that the investigation progresses as diligently and swiftly as possible. We will continue to do the same as the investigation progresses.”
The investigation has also led investigators to believe that just before the incident took place, at about 2AM, there was a disturbance outside the clubs of the Strand and both parties involved ran out into the parking lot. Additionally, investigators are also aware that there were over 20 persons in the area immediately after the incident took place.
Detective Inspector Dave Morrison, who is the Senior Investigating Officer for this murder investigation, thanks the public for their support and assistance. DI Morrison continues to encourage witnesses who were present at the location to call the MIR at 649-2930 with information to assist the investigation and ensures that your calls will be treated with the strictest of confidence.
Additionally, anonymous tips may be provided directly to the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS).
“I commend the investigating team and all the supporting units who have been assisting with this investigation so far,” says Superintendent Peter Lansdown in charge of the Criminal Investigations Department, “The officers have been out in numbers over the holidays to ensure that the investigation progresses as diligently and swiftly as possible. We will continue to do the same as the investigation progresses.”
