42-Year-Old Man Injured, Person In Custody
A 42-year-old man is in critical condition and the police said that a “licensed firearms holder, discharged a firearm while exterminating chickens in the area” and a ”projectile reportedly struck the motorcycle rider in the head.”
A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to a reported single-vehicle collision on Hurst Crescent, near the junction with Bakery Lane, Pembroke.
“Initial information suggested that a 42-year-old male, was riding a motorcycle along Hurst Crescent, when he lost control of the vehicle and fell onto the roadway.
“However, upon arrival at the scene officers were informed that a licensed firearms holder, discharged a firearm while exterminating chickens in the area.
“A projectile reportedly struck the motorcycle rider in the head. He was found unresponsive, but breathing.
“He was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where at last check, he was listed in critical condition.
“The licensed firearms holder is currently in police custody. The firearm involved has been seized.
“An investigation into this matter is now underway and anyone with information, or who may witnessed the incident, is asked to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011.”
This is a horrid tragedy and we should all pray this poor man recovers. A lot of the blame rests on whoever in Government allowed the shooting of the chickens to start with. Whoever said it is okay for him or others to shoot at things in Bermuda, where the shooter cannot see what may be in a bush and cause the bullets to ricochet. they would just be shooting at a bird when they see it. The fact shooting was allowed in any residential or commercial area where people live and frequent, is utterly disturbing and disgustingly irresponsible for someone to approve or do. Anyone at any time in Bermuda could obviously have suffered likewise and been randomly shot while walking or driving. The family of the victim should sue and the victims medical costs should be 100% covered. I hope he recovers and has no brain injury or pain he is forced to live with. Lord have mercy…