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Bahamas Investigates American Lineman's Fatal Shooting by Officer

3/26/2026

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The Bahamas is investigating Cody Castillo's death, a 31-year-old American lineman for Pike Electric, shot outside Da Plantation Bar & Grill on March 21.
The shooting involved an off-duty Royal Bahamas Police Force officer.
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said police are reviewing CCTV footage to determine if charges are warranted.
The U.S. State Department is monitoring the investigation to protect American citizens.
Castillo was married and was expecting a child.

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The Bahamas is investigating Cody Castillo's death, a 31-year-old American lineman for Pike Electric, shot outside Da Plantation Bar & Grill on March 21.
The shooting involved an off-duty Royal Bahamas Police Force officer.
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said police are reviewing CCTV footage to determine if charges are warranted.
The U.S. State Department is monitoring the investigation to protect American citizens.
Castillo was married and was expecting a child.