A 27-year-old gardener was shot in both legs outside his home on Indian Trail Road, Tortuga, early Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m. on June 21st. Two men, Jeremy Batiste and Akil Baptiste, called out "Police! Police!" to lure the victim outside, then Akil Baptiste pointed a firearm at him and fired twice, striking the victim in the right lower leg and left knee. The victim survived the shooting and was wounded. Both suspects fled the scene. Police are investigating the incident; the suspects have been identified.
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This is the 2nd attempted murder reported in Preysal in 2025.
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Safe Haven Status — Preysal
The Standard That Works: Assault is rare here. The community habits of staying aware, avoiding late-night isolated routes, and looking out for neighbours are what makes that possible. Keep those practices going.
Safety Top Percentile: Preysal ranks in the top 10% for safety within the city, maintaining a consistently lower-than-average incident rate over the last 12 months.