Tobago police officer charged after Bloody Bay shooting
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July 13, 2026
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A Tobago police officer has been charged with wounding with intent after allegedly shooting a man during harvest celebrations in Bloody Bay on June 8.
According to police reports, officer Kernel Dates was off duty when he became involved in an altercation with Osae Murray of Parlatuvier during the celebrations.
Police said Dates claimed Murray attacked him with a piece of bamboo. Dates allegedly drew his licensed firearm and shot Murray once in the abdomen.
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