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Tributes Paid On Murder Victim’s Birthday

Tributes Paid On Murder Victim’s Birthday

Close to one hundred people gathered last night [Mar.26] on Hermitage Road in Devonshire to pay tribute to Jahmiko Leshore, and to call for an end to all gun violence. On March 1st, 2011, Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire – yards away from where the vigil was held – when he was shot multiple times,... Read more of this article

Tonight: Vigil In Memory Of Jahmiko Leshore

Tonight: Vigil In Memory Of Jahmiko Leshore

At 7:30pm this evening [Mar.26] there will be a Candlelight Vigil held to remember murder victim Jahmiko Leshore, and also to call for an end to all gun violence. The event will be held on Hermitage Road in Devonshire – by the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute entrance. Candles will be provided, and everyone is welcome to attend and show their support... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Vigil In Memory of James Lawes

Photos & Videos: Vigil In Memory of James Lawes

[Updated with videos] This evening [Mar.21] a vigil was held at Union Square on Dundonald Street, in memory of James “Junior” Lawes who was fatally shot in a triple shooting in the area one year ago. The gathering was also to support all families who have lost loved ones to gun violence, and to call for an end to the gang violence in Bermuda. Just... Read more of this article

Monday Evening Vigil For Murder Victim

Monday Evening Vigil For Murder Victim

This coming Monday [Mar.21] a candlelight vigil will be held at 6:00pm at Union Square on Dundonald Street. The vigil in being held in memory of James.Lawes who was murdered one year ago today, and also to gather and show support for ending all gun violence. Just before 11pm on March 19, 2010, three men were shot during a drive-by shooting in the parking... Read more of this article

Murder Victim’s Family: End the Violence

Murder Victim’s Family: End the Violence

The family of 29-year-old murder victim Colford Ferguson has formed a group which has a clear message to send: “The community has had enough.” Mr Ferguson, whom Police confirmed was not a gang member, was doing construction work when he was murdered at approximately 2pm on February 4th, 2011 in Somerset. He left behind many devasted friends... Read more of this article

Videos: In Memory of Colford Ferguson

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