An overnight shooting in Kemps Bay, Andros has left Police Inspector Sidney Rolle in critical, but stable condition.
Police are still looking for the suspect who is considered armed and dangerous.
According to Police Inspector Evans, Mr Rolle was off duty and at home when a person, who he did know, approached him to make a complaint.
While he was listening to the complainant, a vehicle pulled up, a man got out, and opened fire on Mr Rolle and other bystanders.
"The police then returned fire and because of the defensive actions by the police no other persons were injured," said Mr Evans.
Mr Rolle was hit multiple times and was airlifted to New Providence for treatment.
"Specialized teams of officers from New Providence are on the island of Andros assisting police officers stationed on that island in search of the suspect who remains at large," said Mr Evans.
On behalf of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Mr Evans wished Mr Rolle a speedy recovery.
By CHESTER ROBARDS, The Tribune
