Police Confirm Death Of Khiry Furbert

December 16, 2024

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service confirmed the death of Khiry Furbert, who died following a shooting early this morning.

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Clifford Roberts said, “It is with regret that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of Mr. Khiry Furbert, in his 34th year of life and father to an 11 year old daughter. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Furbert during this time.

“At 12:42am on Monday, 16th December 2024, police received a 911 call from a member of the public who reported seeing a male laying in the road along Tribe Road No. 5 Ord Road, Paget next to a vehicle. Police and medical personnel attended the report where Mr. Furbert was found unresponsive.

“Lifesaving efforts were commenced and he was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Upon further examination at the hospital, Mr. Furbert was found to have suffered and succumbed to a fatal gunshot wound.

“The scene has been processed by the BPS Forensic team and forensic evidence was recovered.

“Officers from the Serious Crime Unit have commenced and are actively conducting house to house inquires and retrieving CCTV in an effort to progress this matter.

“The next of kin have been notified and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist the family during this tragic period.

“Public safety is one of our top priorities and we want to assure you that officers are actively investigating this incident. The investigative team would like to speak with anyone who may have seen Mr. Furbert earlier in the evening of Sunday 15th December 2024 leading up to the time of his death.

“Be assured – we will continue to deploy resources in areas affected by crime so that our neighbourhoods remain safe and secure. Our officers are actively engaging with the community, and we encourage anyone with information related to this case to come forward to provide any information that may assist.

“If you were in the area of Tribe Road No. 5, Ord Road Paget and may have seen anyone or heard anything suspicious, whether a person or vehicle, sometime between midnight and 12:45am just prior to the incident, please let us know. No matter how insignificant you may believe it to be.

“You may contact the Senior Investigative Officer, Detective Sergeant 2193 Odessa Philip at ophilip@bps.bm, 717-2193, or you can call the Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477. You can also utilise the BPS online community reporting portal https://portal.police.bm. Should you be more comfortable telling an officer you know, please reach out to them. Again, the BPS extend their deepest condolences to Mr. Furbert’s family.”

Update: Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith said, “At a time of year that is supposed to joyous, sadly another family is mourning the loss of their loved one. Another young Black man stripped of his life prematurely because of senseless gun violence. Another child left to mourn her father.

“Our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Khyri Furbert. Your loss is resonating throughout the country as it’s obvious that Mr Furbert was well loved by many.

“The community can no longer afford to remain silent. The One Bermuda Alliance would like to echo the sentiments of the Bermuda Police Service and encourage those who may have information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for Mr Furbert’s tragic death, to come forward.

“His loved ones deserve justice. His daughter deserves justice.

“When we remain silent, we are a part of the problem.”

Update Dec 17, 1.07pm: Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, “I am deeply saddened and troubled to learn of the murder of Khiry Furbert, another senseless act of violence in our community. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Khiry’s entire family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

“The circumstances of this incident are being thoroughly investigated, and we urge anyone with information to come forward. This madness has to stop, and we can only all be safe when we assist the Bermuda Police Service in its investigations into these heinous acts.”

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