Man Charged After Friday’s Firearm Incident

March 17, 2014

A 23 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Mar 17] following the incident on Friday night in which a person allegedly shot a gun while trespassing at a home in Hamilton parish.

Taariq Clarke was charged with trespassing in a residence and stealing a cellphone while armed with a firearm on 14th March in Hamilton Parish. He was also charged with discharging a firearm on that same date.

Clarke — who did not appear to be visibly injured — was remanded into custody. As the charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court, he did not have to enter a plea.

The police on the scene late Friday night:

Police tape Mar 15 14 (2)

After the incident, a police spokesperson said, “Around 9:15pm on Friday, March 14th police officers responded to a reported armed burglary at a North Shore Road, Hamilton parish residence.

“It appears that around 8:50pm two men gained entry into the home, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded personal possessions from the occupants.

“During the incident one of the intruders apparently shot and injured himself. Both offenders fled the scene shortly after that. There were no other injuries reported.

“A male subsequently attended the hospital and was treated for a suspected gunshot wound. He was then discharged and arrested in connection with this reported armed burglary.

“He remains in police custody and a court appearance is anticipated in due course. Police are continuing inquiries to locate and arrest the second suspect.”

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  1. swing voter says:

    okay Cleatis!

  2. Did itB4 Others says:

    LOFL…23 year old Dumba**.

  3. Not buying it... says:

    I think I speak for everyone when I say HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

  4. Lil' onion gal says:

    Wonder if he & his accomplice are the ones that have been breaking into homes around Jubilee Rd, Devonshire recently?

  5. Yo says:

    Did they get the alleged gun?

  6. sh*tforbrains says:

    I hope that fool reads every comment on this incident and realizes that every man woman and child in bermuda thinks he is a total idiot. Please don’t breed.

  7. Legal Eagle says:

    Genius…..

  8. sigh says:

    yous a dummy!! hanging round ALLLLL DUMMIES!! lmawo! Thts all umma say!

  9. 2face says:

    He should get a medal. This guy obviously has multiple personalities. He walked in a house because he heard someone was thinking about robbing it. then he saw the burglar and shot him. The man’s hero!

  10. Terry says:

    And just imagine if the alleged weapon had discharged and injured or killed the occupant.
    I have no sympathy for this fool and his partner.

    This is a serious matter when one allegedly goes armed to intimidate and rob.

    But on a lighter side; guess he don’t get to keep the bullet just to bite on it occasionally on it.

  11. tricks are for kids says:

    A cellphone?????? REALLY???? Geesh you can get one at Digicel, NO money down…..minimum monthly payments…….

  12. Don says:

    That goes to show that God is in control. He was forced to seek medical attention due to ignorance. SMH!!

  13. Mr. Meoff says:

    Which one was it dumb or dumber?
    Tail holes

  14. #TheBigPicture says:

    Taariq Clarke I’m hurt that your choices have allegedly resorted to this…

  15. Lennie says:

    Call these two Manchester United, cuz between them they allegedly only got off one shot….. In all seriousness this is a terrifying case.

    • Hurm Ralph says:

      Stick to your day job Lennie,a comedian your not!! There is NOTHING funny about this! Now he has a life of pain and problems resulting from his wounds! I hope he has had plenty of time to think about what he allegedly did if not, then if convicted he has 30 yrs too!!

  16. Next says:

    What an idiot. Cheddar Bob a** fool.

  17. Seafarer. says:

    What an idiot, dumb, stupid, sorry individual this is. Breeding should not ever be entertained. Possible Darwin award winner here.

  18. big gyal says:

    What school did he go?! Must have been side walk academy! He sounds like a total fool allegedly shooting himself! #wayahdumb

  19. Street Smart says:

    This is DEFINITELY a show for two cable shows! Smoking Gun’s World’s Dumbest, and Top 20 Most Shocking…. Dumb Dudes!!!

  20. I'm just saying...... says:

    this is sad people.. this Young Man like so many others on our Island is lost and we sit up and Crack Jokes smh……

  21. Bang Bang says:

    All you a**holes commenting negatively can F*** OFF!!