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Man Charged With Killing Ronniko Burchall
A man was charged in Magistrates Court today in connection with the murder of Ronniko Burchall, who was fatally shot in December 2018. Taaj Muhammad was charged with unlawfully killing Ronniko Burchall and with using a firearm to commit an indictable offense on the same date. Mr. Burchall, 30, was shot while outside of the St. Davids Cricket Club. Mr.... Read more of this article
Eight Years Later: Disappearance Of Rudy Smith
Yesterday [July 9] marked the eighth anniversary of the disappearance of Rudy Smith, who was last seen alive in July 2012, with the police previously saying that his disappearance is “being treated as a murder investigation and remains an active case.” The police renewed their appeal for information into Mr. Smith’s disappearance... Read more of this article
Court: Burgess & Rogers Given Life Sentences
Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers — who were convicted in relation to the 2006 murder of Marcus Gibbings – were sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years to be served before being eligible for parole. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service recognises and welcomes the sentence of the courts in relation... Read more of this article
Police Identify Stabbing Victim As Joshua Rowse
Police have named the victim of the fatal stabbing on Sunday as 22-year-old Joshua Rowse, and said that “four men have now been taken into custody in connection with what is being investigated as the murder of Joshua Rowse.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 22-year-old Joshua Rowse. “Mr.... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Witnesses: Murder Of Patrick Dill
Four years after the murder of Patrick Dill, the Bermuda Police Service continue their investigation, with detectives renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Today marks the fourth year anniversary of the murder of Patrick Dill. Patrick Dill was murdered, [shot to death], outside his home on Saturday... Read more of this article
Two People Arrested Following Fatal Shooting
Two men have been arrested following a shooting on Court Street on Tuesday [March 17] that resulted in the death of one man and injuries to another. Following the shooting, a police spokesperson said, “At around 2:45 pm today, Tuesday 17th March, police were called out to a reported firearms incident at the junction of Court and Elliot Streets in... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting
The police have confirmed that one of the men who was shot yesterday afternoon has died. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of 28-year-old Clarke Fox. “Mr. Fox succumbed to injuries sustained in a firearms attack shortly before 2:45 pm yesterday, Tuesday March 17th, at the corner of Court and Elliot... Read more of this article
Burgess And Rogers Found Guilty Of Murder
Following a Supreme Court trial, Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers were found guilty of the 2006 premeditated murder of Marcus Gibbings. Detective Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford said, “I thought it would be fitting to give a brief comment in relation to the proceedings in the court trial surrounding the murder, premeditated murder, of Marcus Gibbings. “This... Read more of this article
Police: No Homicides Were Recorded In 2019
Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley today advised that “2019 was the first time in over 20 years that no homicides were recorded in Bermuda, with the belief that this position could actually be even longer subject to examination of archive crime records.” Commissioner Corbishley stated: “2019 saw tremendous work by the BPS and... Read more of this article
Police: Please Do Not Pass Video Clips On
Noting they are aware of videos circulating showing the “incident which claimed the life of Ronniko Burchall,” the police have urged people to not pass the videos on, and to contact the police or CrimeStoppers if you have information about the murder. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of two video clips... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Murder Of Ronniko Burchall
The police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the murder of Ronniko Burchall, who was fatally shot at the St. David’s Cricket Club in December of last year. A police spokesperson said, “The 29th December will mark the one-year anniversary of the murder of Mr. Ronniko Burchall. Mr. Burchall was at the St. David’s Cricket Club... Read more of this article
Police Investigation Into Murder Continues
The police are reminding the public that the investigation into the murder of Paul Johnson is still an active enquiry, and are urging anyone with any information to please come forward. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service reminds the public that the investigation into the murder of Paul Johnson is still an active enquiry. “Paul... Read more of this article
Video: Mother Appeals For End To Violence
Bermudian Keishaye Steede, whose 17-year-old son Lyrico was stabbed to death in the English city of Nottingham in 2017, is lending her voice to a national campaign aimed at reducing knife violence in the UK. The video was released as part of Operation Sceptre, the week-long coordinated initiative designed to help get knives and blades out of circulation... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Murder Of Danshun Swann
Today is the one year anniversary of the murder of Danshun Swann, and the police continue their investigation, with detectives renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “The 27th of August is the one year anniversary of the murder of Mr. Danshun Swann. “Danshun was stabbed to death on South Road Southampton,... Read more of this article
Appeal For Witnesses: Murder Of Jason Mello
Three years later, the murder of Jason Mello remains unsolved, and police are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello. “Jason Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Murder Of Jahkoby Smith
The police are appealing for the public’s assistance with information that can help solve the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was fatally stabbed two years ago on July 29, 2017, at the West End Sailboat Club in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Monday 29th July 2019, marks the 2nd anniversary of the murder of Jahkoby Smith and detectives... Read more of this article
