Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Shot Dead in Turks and Caicos During Vacation

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Cook County Deputy Shamone Duncan was tragically shot and killed while vacationing in Turks and Caicos on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

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Duncan, who worked for the Cook County Department of Corrections for 20 years, was fatally wounded along with local resident Dario Stubbs near a restaurant on Grace Bay Road at around 10:00 p.m.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force confirmed the deaths in a statement on January 20, adding that a third victim, a 29-year-old man, was injured but survived.

Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting took place after an argument erupted at a rooftop party at Aziza Restaurant & Lounge in Providenciales, where Duncan was celebrating her sister’s birthday.

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Illinois Sheriff's Deputy Shot Dead in Turks and Caicos During Vacation

Gunfire was heard outside, and Duncan was hit by a stray bullet while people were scrambling for cover. Authorities have stated there is no indication that Duncan, Stubbs, or the third victim were specifically targeted.

Duncan’s family described the tragedy as devastating, with her daughter, Payton, recounting the chaotic scene.

“People started yelling, telling people to ‘get down, everybody got down,’ and my mom got up. And then, she got hit,” Payton said in an interview.

Duncan, who had recently been assigned to Cermak Health Services, leaves behind a son, two daughters, and a granddaughter.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office expressed profound grief, stating, “Our hearts are broken for the family of Deputy Shamone Duncan.”

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The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities have yet to make any arrests or identify a suspect.

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