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Videos: Police Name Murder Victim, Make 3 Arrests
[Updated with videos] The Bermuda Police have officially named last night’s [Mar.1] murder victim as Jahmiko Leshore, and confirmed the arrest of three men in connection with the shooting. Mr Leshore, 26, was shot yesterday evening while in the Boundary Crescent, Devonshire area and subsequently succummbed to his injuries. Mr. Leshore leaves behind... Read more of this article
Murder: 26-Yr-Old Fatally Shot
[Updated] A firearm incident occurred minutes ago this evening [Mar.1]. We do not have official confirmation yet, however we unofficially understand that one person may have been shot. We have limited information at this time, and will update as able through the evening. Update #1: We unofficially understand the scenario to be extremely serious… Update#2:... Read more of this article
Videos: In Memory of Colford Ferguson
The family and friends of Colford Ferguson hosted a candlelight vigil at Eastshore Road, Sandys this evening [Feb. 13] — the same area where the 29-year-old was fatally shot last week. With candles being lit and relit throughout the evening due to the windy conditions, the event started with a powerful prayer led by community activist Scott Smith,... Read more of this article
Sunday: Candlelight Vigil for Colford Ferguson
The friends and family of Colford Ferguson have invited the public to a candlelight vigil being held at 6pm tomorrow night [Feb 13] at Eastshore Road, Sandy’s – the same area where Mr Ferguson was fatally shot last week Friday. Mr Ferguson, whom Police have confirmed was not a gang member, was doing construction work when he was murdered... Read more of this article
Five Arrests Made: Colford Ferguson Murder
The Bermuda Police confirm that “Five persons have been arrested in connection with the enquiry so far, with three persons remaining in custody. They have been arrested for Conspiracy to Murder & Murder.” 29-year-old Colford Ferguson was fatally shot on Friday, February 4th in Sandys parish. Police are still appealing for assistance,... Read more of this article
Music Video: Stop the Black on Black Killing
Stop the killing — that’s the message of a new video from local gospel reggae singer Troy Anthony as he continues to pursue his musical mission to try and heal a Bermuda community wounded by a dramatic upsurge in violent crime in recent times. Set to a montage of news clips from the island and overseas, the video for his song “Black... Read more of this article
Police Update on Colford Ferguson Murder
[Updated] This morning [Feb 7] the Bermuda Police Service held a press conference to address the tragic shooting murder of 29-year-old Colford Ferguson that occurred this past Friday. Speaking today were Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield, and Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro [pictured]. Around 2pm on Friday [Feb 4], Police responded... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim: Colford Ferguson
The Bermuda Police have officially named yesterday’s murder victim as Colford Ferguson. Mr Ferguson leaves behind many friends and family to mourn him, including a four year old daughter. Around 2pm yesterday [Feb 4], Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the area of Somerset Road and East Shore Road in Sandys parish. Mr Ferguson,... Read more of this article
Police: Person Who Photographed Murder Victim
The Police have issued a statement this evening [Feb 4] about the murder today saying they have received “information of persons circulating the picture of the deceased at the scene in a blood drenched shirt,” and they are hoping to speak with the person who took the photo. The Police, in a point many will agree with, said that passing the... Read more of this article
Politician’s Statements on Today’s Murder
[Updated with Minister Weeks and Minister Scott's statement] In the wake of the tragic shooting death of a 29 year old man in Mangrove Bay Somerset this afternoon [Feb 4], Premier Paula Cox, joined community sentiments in condemning this latest shooting, extending her condolences to the victim’s family and urged people top assist the Police. The... Read more of this article
Murder: 29 Yr Old Shot Dead in Somerset
[Updated] Bernews understands there was a firearm incident in the West End area shortly ago today [Feb 04]. We have limited information at this time, but will update as able through the day. We unofficially understand at least one person may have been shot. Update #1: We unofficially understand the person was shot in the torso, and was very, very, seriously... Read more of this article
Brothers to Stand Trial for Murder in June
Ronniko Burchall and his half brother Leroy Nathaniel Symons, both currently on remand, appeared at this morning’s [Feb 1] monthly arraignment session in the Supreme Court. Both men, who are in the early 20s, were said to involved in the murder of Shane Minors [pictured] in 2009. Mr Minors was found dead in the entrance of his home in South Terrace,... Read more of this article
Pearman: ‘Dangerous, Relentless & Controlling’
In the process of sentencing confessed murderer Jermaine Pearman today [Jan 31], Justice Carlisle Greaves referred to him as “controlling”, a “relentless abuser” and a “dangerous man.” Justice Greaves reviewed points of law and points of contention between Mr Pearman’s defence attorneys and the Crown prosecutors. In his lengthy judgment,... Read more of this article
Confessed Killer Gets Life Sentence
Today [Jan 31] confessed murderer Jermaine Pearman, who admitted killing his former girlfriend Shakeya DeRoza, was sentenced to life in prison. Mr Pearman must serve a minimum of 25 years before being considered eligible for parole. Earlier this week Mr Pearman, 37, pleaded guilty to killing 23-year-old Sandys resident Shakeya DeRoza but denied a charge... Read more of this article
Confessed Killer to Be Sentenced on Monday
The sentencing of confessed murderer Jermaine Pearman, who admitted killing his former girlfriend Shakeya DeRoza, has been carried over to Monday. Mr Pearman had initially come into court at 10:30am today [Jan 28] for sentencing, which was pushed back to 2:30pm. During the afternoon hearing, the prosecution – by request of the family – asked... Read more of this article
Jermaine Pearman Pleads Guilty to Murder
This morning [Jan 25] in Supreme Court, 37-year-old Jermaine Wellington Pearman admitted murdering his 23-year-old estranged girlfriend Shakeya DeRoza on July 10, 2009. Mr Pearman was due to stand trial in Supreme Court, however changed his plea and admitted murdering Ms DeRoza on July 10, 2009 in Sandy’s parish. Ms DeRoza, a prison officer, was... Read more of this article
