Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Horseshoe Area
[Updated] A young man has died following a stabbing in the Horseshoe Bay car park area, the police have confirmed.
A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Friday, 9th September, 2022, police received a report of an altercation in the car park of Horseshoe Bay, Southampton.
“Upon police arrival a number of individuals fled the scene. However, police were informed that two males sustained stab wounds during an earlier incident at the car park.
“Police and paramedics attended to the two victims one of whom bore stab wounds to the chest. He was rushed to hospital by ambulance for treatment to his injuries, but was subsequently pronounced dead.
“The second male was attended to at hospital for a non life-threatening stab wound to his arm. Police are urging anyone with information on this matter to please call 211, the main police number 295-0011 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477.
“No further information will be provided until all next of kin of the deceased have been informed.”
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Jason Smith said, “There were several young people in the car park when this unfortunate incident occurred. Parents, if your child should come home talking about this incident, please get in contact with police.”
Update: Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said today: “Yet another incident of violence has occurred in our country, and I send out my condolences to the victim’s family.
“I also wish the second stabbing victim who attended the hospital a speedy recovery.
“We must always condemn violent incidents like these, and the community violence issue will continue to require our collective attention and focus.
“I urge anyone who may have information about this incident or may have been a witness to assist the Bermuda Police Service with its inquiries.”
