The Chinese Embassy in Nassau urged the Bahamian government to take “further measures” to protect both locals and foreigners

The Chinese Embassy in Nassau urged the Bahamian government to take “further measures” to protect both locals and foreigners in the wake of the recent murder of a Chinese national in Nassau Village.

Xiang Song, 40, was shot during a suspected armed robbery at a shop on Taylor Street, Nassau Village on Sunday night. He was taken to hospital where he later died.

Song was the father of a one-year-old child and had lived in The Bahamas for several years, Haigang Yin, charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy said.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson confirmed that Song was the proprietor of the business involved in the incident.

Mr Yin also noted the embassy has been in contact with both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and police and is “urging” government agencies to investigate the matter and “bring criminals to justice” as soon as possible.

“We also noticed that tragic news,” Mr Yin noted in a statement released to The Tribune yesterday.

“The embassy had met the family of the victim on March 19 and expressed our deepest condolences. The embassy is now providing all necessary assistance to the family.

“The embassy has contacted the foreign ministry as well as the (police), urging the relevant departments to investigate this case and bring the criminals to justice ASAP.

“Also, the embassy has urged the government of the Bahamas to take further measures to protect the people, including the locals and the foreigners in this country.”

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