Hashtag: #Murders
Court: Man Found Guilty Of Murdering MP Amess
A man has been found guilty in a British court of murdering Sir David Amess. a British MP who served as the Chair of the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group. The BBC website reported, “An IS fanatic has been found guilty of murdering Sir David Amess MP. The Southend West MP was stabbed more than 20 times during a constituency surgery... Read more of this article
Police Continue Investigation Into Murders
The police are continuing their investigations into the two recent murders, and said they are “appealing for patience and understanding as we work to bring about justice and closure.” This week was marred with gun violence that sadly resulted in the deaths of two young men; 24-year-old Che Jennings was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim As Che Jennings
Police have identified the victim of last night’s [April 7] fatal shooting in Warwick as 24-year-old Che Jennings. Following the incident, a police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8.30pm this evening, police received several calls of gunshots in the Warwick Workmen’s area. Police attended and found a 24-year-old male who was rushed... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Murders
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [April 8] to address the two recent murders, a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old Laje Franklin was fatally shot in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast... Read more of this article
TCS: Collaborative Approach To End Violence
“If we are to stem the tide of the violence in our community, it will require a collaborative approach including all invested stakeholders,” the Transitional Community Services [TCS] organisation said. This follows after a week of gun violence which has sadly resulted in the deaths of two young men, a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in... Read more of this article
BPS Confirm: Man Dies After Shooting In Warwick
[Updating] Police are responding to an incident in the Warwick area this evening [April 7] with unofficial reports suggesting there may have been a shooting. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as as able. Police continue to remain on scene at the Warwick Workmen’s Club, in high numbers, with the area taped off with... Read more of this article
BPS Name Murder Victim: 18-Yr-Old Laje Franklin
The police have now named the young man who was fatally shot in St David’s as 18-year-old Laje Franklin. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the identity of the young man who was gunned down in St David’s as 18-year-old Laje Franklin from St. George’s and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “The... Read more of this article
Police Continue Investigation Into Murder
The investigation into the murder of Jordan Outerbridge – who was fatally shot one year ago — continues, with the police appealing for anyone with information to please contact them. One Year Ago Today Acting Detective Inspector Jason Smith, Senior Investigating Officer, said, “Approximately 10:30pm on 6th April 2021 37-year-old Mr. Jordan... Read more of this article
Suspect Arrested Over Murder Of Rugby Star
A man has been arrested in Hungary in connection with the murder in Paris last weekend of former Argentina rugby player Federico Aramburu – who played in multiple Bermuda World Rugby Classics. A source at the Paris prosecutor’s office told Reuters today that Frenchman Loik Le Priol was arrested last night. Hungarian police did not immediately respond... Read more of this article
Court: Man Pleads Guilty To Killing His Father
28-year-old Tyshaun Brown pleaded guilty to killing his father Amon Brown in a stabbing incident in July, 2020. Speaking on the ZBM broadcast, Police Detective Sergeant Jason Smith said, “There are no winners in this case “The family is distraught, understandably, and at least today there is some satisfaction that justice has been served. This... Read more of this article
Taaj Muhammad Found Guilty Of Murder
Taaj Muhammad has been found guilty of the murder of Ronniko Burchall, with the Bermuda Police Service saying the guilty verdict “was a collaborative effort of many that got us here today.” Muhammad was found guilty of the murder of Ronniko Burchall as well as using a firearm to commit the offence, and he was remanded in custody and will... Read more of this article
‘Murder Investigation Into Death Of 49-Year-Old’
[Updated] The police have confirmed they “commenced a murder investigation into the death of a 49-year-old male who passed away after being involved in an altercation” in the Shelly Bay area, with a “46-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS]... Read more of this article
Court: 24-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder
A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of Osagi Bascome. Appearing in Magistrates’ Court, Raheem Wray was charged with the murder of Mr Bascome, which occurred in St. George’s parish in December 2021. Wray was not required to enter a plea as the charge must be heard in the Supreme Court. He was... Read more of this article
Man To Be Charged In Connection With Murder
A 24-year-old man will appear in court next week in “connection with the murder of Osagi Bascome,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda police can confirm a 24-year-old male will appear in court on Tuesday 4th January 2022 in connection with the murder of Osagi Bascome.” Detective Chief Inspector Peter... Read more of this article
Man Released On Bail, Investigation Continues
The police confirmed that the “person arrested in relation to the murder of Osagi Bascome has been released on bail while we continue to investigate the circumstances of Mr. Bascome’s death.” The police previously confirmed that a 24-year-old male was been arrested in relation to the investigation. Detective Chief Inspector [DCI] Peter... Read more of this article
24-Year-Old Male Arrested In Relation To Murder
The police have confirmed that a 24-year-old male “has been arrested in relation to the investigation into the murder of Osagi Bascome.” Detective Chief Inspector [DCI] Peter Stableford said, “Our appeal for members of the public to come forward and assist investigators by telling us what they know about this tragic incident, has been... Read more of this article
