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One Person Arrested: Lorenzo Stovell Murder

One Person Arrested: Lorenzo Stovell Murder

A 24-year-old Sandys parish resident was arrested this evening [Sept 24] in connection with the murder of Lorenzo Stovell. The suspect’s gender was not released, with the police statement referring to the person as a “resident” and “subject.” Mr Stovell was murdered last night while sitting outside Woody’s in Sandys.... Read more of this article

‘Shocked, Saddened By Another Pointless Death’

‘Shocked, Saddened By Another Pointless Death’

The Governor, National Security Minister and Opposition Leader have all urged people to assist the police, and also extended their condolences to the family of the late Lorenzo Stovell, who was murdered last night while sitting outside Woody’s in Sandys. Mr Stovell had been partially paralyzed in a previous shooting and was known to use a wheelchair.... Read more of this article

Murder Victim Named As Lorenzo Stovell

Murder Victim Named As Lorenzo Stovell

[Updated] The police named the 24-year-old man who was murdered last night as Lorenzo Stovell, and confirmed that Mr Stovell — who was disabled — was fatally shot while sitting outside Woody’s. Mr Stovell had been partially paralyzed in a previous shooting and “wasn’t mobile”, the police confirmed at a press conference... Read more of this article

24-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Sandys

24-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Sandys

[Updating – Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield confirmed the victim — a 24-year-old man — has died. The shooting occurred at approximately 11.40pm in the bus stop by Woody’s, and the victim was rushed to Port Royal Fire Station where he was pronounced dead. He had been traveling with other people on what we understand... Read more of this article

Two Men Deny Murder Of Randy Robinson

Two Men Deny Murder Of Randy Robinson

Two men denied murdering Randy Robinson in this morning’s Supreme Court Arraignments Session. Mr Robinson, 22, was shot and killed in March 2011 on Border Lane in Devonshire. Jay Thomas Dill, 23, and Devon Rohn Hewey, 24, each faced two counts. Count one was the premeditated murder of Randy Robinson on 31 March 2011; the second was using a firearm... Read more of this article

Investigation Into Rudy Smith’s Murder Continues

Investigation Into Rudy Smith’s Murder Continues

The investigation into the disappearance of Rudy Smith continues, with the police having officially classified his disappearance as a murder. The 41-year-old was last seen on July 9, and the police located Mr Smith’s motorbike in the waters in front of Grace Church on North Shore on July 16. Last night a police spokesperson said: “The murder inquiry... Read more of this article

Rudy Smith’s Disappearance Classified As Murder

Rudy Smith’s Disappearance Classified As Murder

[Updated with video] The police held a press conference this morning [Aug 9], and said they are now “officially classifying” the disappearance of Rudy Smith as a murder. Mr Smith has not been seen for a month, and his bike was located in the waters off North Shore last month. A Pembroke man in his 20s was arrested in connection with this... Read more of this article

Roger Lightbourne Jr Pleads Not Guilty

Roger Lightbourne Jr Pleads Not Guilty

21-year-old Roger Lightbourne Jr appeared in this morning’s [July 2] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignments, where he pleaded not guilty to both premeditated murder and firearm charges. Mr Lightbourne Jr is charged with the premeditated murder of Jahmiko Leshore on March 1, 2011, and is also charged with using a firearm to commit an indictable offense... Read more of this article

Jason’s Barber Shop Reopens For Business

Jason’s Barber Shop Reopens For Business

Jason’s Barbershop on North Shore has re-opened for business after the murder of 31-year-old Joshua Robinson inside the establishment this past Saturday. In a written statement owner Dean Fox said, “There are some of our clients, who are apprehensive about their safety, but this could have happened anywhere — any business which caters to the... Read more of this article

Police Identify Murder Victim: Joshua Robinson

Police Identify Murder Victim: Joshua Robinson

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service officially identified the 31-year-old man who was murdered on Saturday as Joshua Robinson. The police held a press conference this afternoon [June 25] with Superintendent Antoine Daniels and Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro addressing the media. The police confirmed that one man was arrested in connection... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Shooting

Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Shooting

The investigation into the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man at Jason’s Barber Shop is ongoing, and the police said they are interested in speaking with anyone who was in the vicinity from 5:05pm to 5:20pm yesterday [June 23]. At around 5.15pm yesterday two men on a bike  rode up to Jason’s Barber Shop on North Shore, and opened fire inside the... Read more of this article

Premier Urges Cooperation & Calm After Shooting

Premier Urges Cooperation & Calm After Shooting

[Updated] Premier Paula Cox, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief and Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier expressed their sincere condolences to the family of the victim of yesterday’s fatal shooting, and urged any witnesses to come forward. At around 5.15pm yesterday [June 23] two men on a bike wearing dark visors rode up to Jason’s... Read more of this article