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FIFA: “Senseless” Bermuda Murders
The president of FIFA, the world governing body of football, has sent a letter of condolence to the Bermudian football family offering his unwavering support and sympathy upon hearing news of the recent murder of two of the country’s up-and-coming football prospects. Jason Smith, 22 and a striker with PHC football club, was shot dead on May 1. That... Read more of this article
Jason Smith: “Part Of The Regiment Family”
Bermuda Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Brian Gonsalves paid tribute to 22-year-old Lance Corporal Jason Smith saying, “He was part of the Regiment family and his passing was marked as one.” On May 1st, Lance Corporal Smith was shot while in the Overview Hill, Pembroke area, and unfortunately died as a result of his injuries. The Police... Read more of this article
Education Fund For Children of Murder Victims
Saying “we have to start looking towards the future as a result of what’s happening now,” community action group ‘No Child Goes Without [NCGW] will be launching a campaign to raise funds for the further education of children who have lost their fathers to gun violence. NCGW plans to start a bank account for each child left fatherless,... Read more of this article
Tribute Video: Murder Victim Jason Smith
Tributes have been paid to 22-year-old Lance Corporal Jason Smith who was murdered yesterday in what the Police believe may be a case of mistaken identity. A well rounded young man, Mr Smith attended Saltus Grammar School locally before heading off to college, played football for the PHC Zebras and served in the Bermuda Regiment, volunteering for the... Read more of this article
Police Identify Victim: 22-Yr-Old Jason Smith
[Summary: Marking the 5th murder of 2011, 22-year-old Jason Smith of Warwick Parish was fatally shot this morning on Overview Hill in Pembroke, with the Police saying initial inquiries suggest that he may have been targeted in a case of mistaken identity. Police said they are interested in speaking with anyone that may have seen a black male about 5’4″... Read more of this article
Eight Years Later: Vigil For Shaundae Jones
Eight years ago today [Apr.27], 20-year old Shaundae Jones was fatally shot after leaving a nightclub in Dockyard. His murder remains unsolved. Tonight at 8pm there will be a vigil at the Rubber Tree in Warwick in his memory. In the early hours of Sunday, April 27 2003, Mr. Jones travelled with friends by car to Club Malabar in Dockyard. He left... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Murder Of David Clarke
The Bermuda Police have issued a witness appeal following the recent murder of David Clarke, saying they are interested in speaking with anyone that may have seen person[s] on a white motorcycle wearing a red scarf in the general vicinity of the shooting Sunday night. A Police spokesman previously said that Mr. Clarke, 26, was travelling west on North... Read more of this article
Minister & Senator Meet With Police After Shooting
Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief confirmed that he, with Junior Minister, Senator Jonathan Smith, met with the Commissioner of Police and his Senior Command team in the wake of last night’s [Apr.17] shooting. Both politicians are former top ranking Police officers. At approximately 10:20pm last night 26-year-old David Clarke was shot... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim As David Clarke
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Police have named last night’s [Apr.17] murder victim as David Clarke. At approximately 10:20pm last night, Mr Clarke, 26, was shot multiple times while he was in the area of the junction of North Shore Road and Band Room Lane in Pembroke. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A Police spokesman said that Mr. Clarke... Read more of this article
Murder: 26-Yr-Old Man Shot in Pembroke
[Updated] At approximately 10:30pm this evening [Apr.17] there was a firearm incident in the North Shore/Bandroom Lane Pembroke area, with one individual fatally shot. There are a number of area residents gathered outside. There is a bike on the ground by the victim, and the Police are on scene, with the area cordoned off from both the North Shore and... Read more of this article
“Capers Mourn Loss of Former Player”
Canada’s Cape Breton Post has run an article about Randy Robinson, the 22-year-old footballer who was murdered last week in the Border Lane area. The full article can be read here, and an excerpt follows below: Randy Robinson played just one season as a Caper in 2009 before returning home to Bermuda for the impending birth of his son. Instead... Read more of this article
Videos: Police Witness Appeal Robinson Murder
The Bermuda Police revisited the scene of last week’s shooting, hoping to spur the memories of area residents after 22-year-old footballer Randy Robinson was shot dead at approximately 8:25pm on Thursday night [Mar.31]. The suspects are believed to have been riding a dark coloured bike, wearing dark coloured clothing, and dark coloured helmets. The... Read more of this article
Murder Victim Named, Four Arrests Made
The Police have officially named last night’s [Mar.31] shooting victim as Randy Robinson, and have confirmed that four individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. You can watch the full video of the Police press conference here. A talented footballer, Mr Robinson had a host of accomplishments in the sporting arena. He represented... Read more of this article
22-Yr-Old Man Shot Dead In Border Lane Area
[Updated] A man has been shot in the Border Lane area tonight [Mar 31]. Police officers have responded quickly to the scene and the area has been cordoned off. Approximately four or five gunshots were heard at 8:25pm, according to area residents. About ten minutes after the shooting, some area residents were coming out in panic looking for their loved... Read more of this article
Murder Trial: Antonio Myers Found Guilty
Antonio Myers was found guilty in Supreme Court today [Mar.28]. The Jury returned at 4:15pm to ask two questions. One – What if the defendant handled the gun before the killing? What if he handled the gun after the killing not knowing that it had been used in the killing? Justice Greaves re-directed the Jury tell them that they were not to speculate... Read more of this article
Jury To Deliberate In Myers Murder Trial
At 1:20pm this afternoon [Mar.28], Justice Carlyle Greaves sent the jury out to consider all the evidence that they have heard and bring back a verdict in the trial of Antonio Myers. Mr Myers is on trial on two counts. Count one is murdering Kumi Harford. Count two is using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. Justice Greaves asked the jury to... Read more of this article
