Jason’s Barber Shop Reopens For Business
Jason’s Barbershop on North Shore has re-opened for business after the murder of 31-year-old Joshua Robinson inside the establishment this past Saturday.
In a written statement owner Dean Fox said, “There are some of our clients, who are apprehensive about their safety, but this could have happened anywhere — any business which caters to the public at large is at risk.
“This could have taken place at a laundromat or a restaurant. Nothing like this has ever happened in the entire history of our business, or even come close.
“Unfortunately, because of what’s happened, we feel it’s necessary now to take proper precautions to protect ourselves as employees, as well as protect our clients. We are not going to continue operating if it’s a risk to ourselves or our customers.
“We are now in the process of installing an electronic buzzer on the door, as well as surveillance cameras to identify all those entering the barber shop.
“As of now, we are physically letting people into the shop, but they have to remove their helmets or hoodies or anything else which would obscure their identity. This will prevent anyone with bad intent from simply walking into the shop.
“We plan on doing everything in our power to ensure that Jason’s is a safe environment, as it has been for the past 20 years, despite this tragic incident, which could not have been foreseen,” continued Mr Fox.
“We are so grateful to our clients who have already demonstrated that they are not going to be intimidated by this incident. They do realise that this was a random occurrence. We have had our clients’ support from the time we opened on Tuesday, we weren’t even going to open that day, just to meet to discuss how we could implement procedures to ensure safety at the shop.
“But clients started to turn up. They said they had come to pay their respects, but also wanted a haircut. Some of them were parents with their children.
“In no way are we making light of this terrible loss of a young life and our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Mr Robinson,” concluded Mr Fox.
Anyone with any information regarding the murder of Joshua Robinson is encouraged to contact Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro at the Serious Crime Unit directly on 247-1340. Alternatively, persons with information can call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Of course,we just can’t just lock up shop (no pun) because of instances like these happening around us. We have to live our lives and not let the criminal elements dictate how and what we do, if we yeild then they will just take right
over.
Good luck .. But don’t ever look for Mounty to step through the door .
What a small minded comment @ M.P. Mountbatten JP – people like you just don’t get it. This tragedy can happen anywhere including your home. We as Bermudians need not let these thug wanabe’s rule this beautiful island and we need to support the reopening of Jason’s barbershop. One cannot predict when an incident such as this will happen or where it will happen.
My sincere condolences to Mr. Robinson ‘s family – no one deserves to lose their life this way.
“Thug wanabe’s” how many more lives should they take to be called real thugs or Gangsters, for that sake. I think you all are still in a dream world, these are real live cold gangsters and thugs, for that sake. They are the real deal, nothing to joke about.
@Free Thinker-I agree. Yes, there are some thug wannabe’s out there but the ones doing these things are NOT pretend gangsters. These are hard men with real guns filled with real bullets aimed at real life people. These are organized, closely knit syndicates. They are most definitely the real thing-For Real wouldn’t call them a wannabe anything if he came face to face with one. Like you said, this is no joke, it’s the real deal we’re talking about here.
Oh, I doubt he would have ever gone to Jason’s in the first place; this just gives him an excuse for his actions, past and present.
What a stupid comment, this could have happened anywhere
You well meaning friendly folk could type what you like … I mean what I say . How many of you would ever leave your child in any barber shop any more ? The age of innocence has left Bermuda and resides now only in the minds of fools .
@ For real: This country is already ruined by previous shooting and murders… Like you said, “One cannot predict when an incident such as this will happen or where it will happen”. They say lightning never strikes the same place twice but we’re not talking about lightning, are we?
It is sad times that a barber shop now has to install cameras and install an electric buzzer to keep their patrons safe.
Well, I’m glad that they are taking measures to protect their employees and patrons. I’m guessing we’ll see more buzzer/surveillance camera setups appearing.
I believe that the root cause of gang violence is the presence of profiling. A gang is nothing more than an amassed group of powerful people whose aim is in the wrong direction. This happens because society literally profiles gang members, bringing our piers together. Often gang members are the ones whom have decided that they will fight for what is theirs. Which sometimes is less than the right to breathe. Young people join gangs because they grow up in environments where gang members are viewed as role models. The youths emulate the gang members and hope that one day they can be accepted by them. This is why I believe that there should be a club for at risk teens, where they can travel for extended periods of time and learn about different cultures and environments. We need organized youth centers and clubs where teens find temporary escape from their negative environment.
i doubt if they pull a hit at the barbershop twice but ok cameras and buzzer door its just 2 late now….pointless…..
How is it pointless? – Has the crime and threat of murder stopped?! Think about it – as it could happen anywhere – it could happen again. Gang (altho a$$holes here)involves more then one & and as seen there are TOO MANY involved in this “gang-life” so too late – never (and as a life lesson, its NEVER too late. I hope this helps keep others away (big hope but there’s hope).
I do not understand how it is pointless. Please explain cause the saying “Once bitten twice shy” is what he is physically implying. So tell me something. . . if this incident was to happen again at his shop I am sure your comment would be why they did not install cameras in the area after the fist incident.
That seems to be the trend comment when something happens in an area more then once.
OMG! Wait!! There has been something in that area 3 times in the recent years (Three Murders one being just last year May).
Will await your response. . . “When it is hot they want it cold, when it is cold they want it hot always wanting what is not” Can’t please them all.
Good Job Barbara!!!
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These thugs get their victims wherever they can find them…it just happened to be at this Barbershop. If the gunmen knew that he was going to be in a supermarket they would have gone after him there. Don’t forget the guy who was killed on Good Friday a few years ago at a community event-it could happen anywhere.
What horrifies me with this is that it’s a miracle nobody else was struck in that small, confined space. It’s well known that these guys go to shooting ranges overseas to practice-do those places ask for i.d.? The Police know who these gangsters are and when they travel and where to. Can they not partner with the police in those jurisdictions to see if these thugs visited a shooting range there? They could then drag them in and grill them as to why.
Also, Gov’t needs to pass a law saying that it’s illegal to visit these facilities and if anyone does, they’ll be prosecuted because why would a Bermudian need to visit those kinds of places. I know this is a long shot and may be one of those things that Gov’t can’t stop but they can at least look into it. Desperate times and all…
U had me until the reckless talk at the end. Thats not only desperate its asinine. And a complete violation of our human rights as this country offers very little. That would defeat the whole purpose of flyin out of this little country in the first place. And whats stopping them from practicing in their own backyards or some isolated area. And correct me if im wrong but doest the regiment train them in arms as well?
apologies for the grammatical erros which there are plenty as i’m sure the grammar police on this site will detect.
How is that against anyone’s human rights? Gang members travelling overseas to gun ranges for practise is not a necessity and not against their human rights if they decided to stop them from doing it. Defeat the purpose? This island offers very little? Why in the hell as a Bermudian do you need to learn how to use/or shoot a gun unless you are in the Regiment(which is another issue btw), it’s not we can get permits and legally have them like in the U.S. They are clearly only going to devious reasons and NOT for the experience of it. Yes the Regiment does train but not all gang members are in the Regiment, duh. Not just anybody can just go up there and start target practise!
By the way moron who in their right mind would target practice in their backyard in Bermuda? Unless they have silencers, which I doubt, the police would be called. Now you stop being asinine and ridiculous. The police follow suspected drug dealers overseas and monitor their whereabouts to collect evidence so I’m sure they can do something about these thugs going away to target practise in preparation for their next victim.
Good Luck and God Bless Dean. You are taking the correct steps to ensure the safety of your clients. Criminals always seek the path of least resistance. The more layers of security you have in place the less likely is your business to be a target again. All will be well. My condolences to the family of the deceased and I pray that the perpetrator of that horrible crime is apprehended and prosecuted fully.
May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen you strength, Dean and your co-workers! Blessings abound.
Oh gosh…are we going to be like New York City with electronic buzzers and suspicious shopkeepers peering out at you? Good-bye Bermuda as we knew it. Sad, sad, sad….