Buff Bay Experiences Second Murder of 2025 as Portland’s Toll Rises to Six
Buff Bay records its second murder for 2025, raising Portland’s murder total to six. The latest victim was shot while walking near Buff Bay Primary. The police have responded with a raid aimed at addressing the increase in violent crime.
The town of Buff Bay has reported its second murder of 2025, following the first incident on January 31. This recent incident occurred on March 31, bringing the total murder count in Portland for this year to six. The victim, a man recently released from custody, was shot in the upper body around eight o’clock while walking along Russell Avenue near Buff Bay Primary School. Reports indicate that the assailant fired from a moving vehicle, and it is noteworthy that all four of the most recent murders in the parish involved gunfire. In response to the rising violence, police conducted a raid over the weekend at a petrol station, targeting illegal firearms and cash.
In conclusion, Buff Bay has witnessed a concerning increase in violent crime, having recorded its second murder within the year and bringing Portland’s total to six. The circumstances surrounding these incidents, particularly the use of firearms, underline an urgent need for community and law enforcement engagement to address the alarming rise in violence. Continued police activity, such as recent raids, reflects an effort to combat this trend and enhance security in the area.
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