Turks and Caicos Islands' first mass shooting: 3 killed, 10 injured

A mass shooting left three young men dead, and 10 others injured at a popular nightclub early Sunday in the Turks and Caicos Islands. 

Authorities told the Associated Press that this was the British Territory’s first mass shooting in recent history. 

Turks and Caicos shooting

What we know:

Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey told the Associated Press that at least four suspects were in the shooting on the island of Providenciales, but no arrests have been made. 

"We are now having a gangland-type slaying, and a lot of this gang violence seems to be concentrated in our Haitian communities," Premier Charles Washington Misick told reporters during a news conference, the AP noted. 

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What we don't know:

The identities of the three young men killed in the shooting and the conditions of the 10 victims have not been released by police. 

According to the AP, acting Gov. Anya Williams said the hospital in Providenciales was on lockdown to protect those being treated for their injuries. She said at least two of those injured were flown overseas for further treatment.

State Department issues travel advisory for Turks and Caicos 

Why you should care:

In March, the State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory warning travelers to exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime as the alert was announced ahead of spring break travel, FOX News reported. 

When on the islands, the agency tells visitors to avoid walking alone and at night, not answering the door unless the guest is expected, and not to physically resist during robbery attempts.

The Associated Press reported that an estimated 10,900 Haitians live in the Turks and Caicos Islands, representing a third of the territory’s population. Around 80% of Haitians live in Providenciales, and 20% have permanent residency, according to the United Nations humanitarian affairs office.