Royal Caribbean crew member stabs coworker before jumping overboard: police
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According to police, a 28-year-old female crew member was allegedly stabbed multiple times by a 35-year-old colleague.
A Royal Caribbean crew member jumped overboard to his death last week on the Icon of the Seas ship after allegedly stabbing a colleague, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
The incident occurred on July 24 shortly after 7:30 p.m. while the ship was sailing near the Bahamas. According to police, a 28-year-old female crew member from South Africa was stabbed multiple times by a 35-year-old male crew member, also from South Africa.
Following the incident, the suspect reportedly fled the scene and jumped into the water from the massive ship, where he was retrieved unresponsive by rescue team members and pronounced dead by onboard medical staff, police said.
“The female victim sustained stab wounds to her upper body and was treated and is in stable condition,” they said.
Royal Caribbean did not identify the crew members involved in the incident.
“Our crew immediately initiated a search and rescue operation, but unfortunately the crew member passed away,” Royal Caribbean said in a statement to CBS News. “We extend our condolences to the crew member’s family and loved ones. To respect their privacy, we have no additional details to share.”
Police noted that an autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death of the male crew member as the investigation continues.
