NASSAU, Bahamas — A targeted shooting on Wulff Road Sunday night has left a 26-year-old woman dead and two others hospitalized, shaking the community and leaving a grieving father shattered by the loss of his daughter. Police have identified the deceased as Ishniequa Culmer, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence.
The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. near a residence on Wulff Road. According to police reports, a group of individuals was gathered outside when two armed men approached on foot and opened fire. Three people were struck by bullets before the gunmen fled the scene. Emergency responders pronounced Ishniequa Culmer dead at the scene, while the two surviving victims were transported to the hospital. Their identities and medical conditions have not yet been disclosed.
The most heartbreaking moment of the night came when Ishniequa’s father, Ishmeal Culmer, arrived at the scene. Witnesses described the emotional collapse of a father confronted with the lifeless body of his daughter. “He dropped to his knees and screamed,” said a nearby resident. “It was one of the most painful things I’ve ever witnessed.” Officers worked to secure the area as the grieving father clung to the final moments with his child.
Neighbors recalled hearing a rapid burst of gunfire followed by screams piercing the quiet evening. Many residents are now expressing fear and frustration over the growing violence in their neighborhoods. “This marks the 42nd murder for the year,” said one local, who requested anonymity. “It’s terrifying. You’re not even safe outside your own home anymore.”
While the motive behind the shooting remains unknown, investigators believe the attack was deliberate. Police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward, urging witnesses to assist in identifying the gunmen responsible for the deadly ambush. So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
As the Wulff Road community mourns the loss of Ishniequa Culmer, calls for stronger action against gun violence are growing louder. The tragedy has left behind more than just unanswered questions—it has torn a family apart and further shaken a neighborhood already weary from violence. Authorities continue their search for justice while the community grieves another life taken too soon.