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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

Friends Pay Tribute to Murder Victim

Friends Pay Tribute to Murder Victim

Last night [Mar.8] friends gathered yards from the spot where Jahmiko Leshore was fatally shot last week,  paying tribute to their friend at a roadside vigil. On March 1st, the former Whitney Institute and CedarBridge Academy student was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times, sustaining mortal... 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

Tribute Sheet For 26-Yr-Old Murder Victim

Tribute Sheet For 26-Yr-Old Murder Victim

On March 1st Jahkimo Leshore was fatally shot while in the Boundary Crescent, Devonshire area, marking the second murder of 2011. The 26-year-old leaves many devastated family and friends, including a pregnant girlfriend who is due to give birth to their first child in the very near future. Shortly after the unfortunate death of Mr Leshore, a tribute... 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

Sunday: Candlelight Vigil for Colford Ferguson

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

Duchess Pays Respects: Assassinated Governor

Duchess Pays Respects: Assassinated Governor

Following the brief church service at St Peter’s Church in St George’s this morning [Nov 14], Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester walked out of St Peter’s Church, turned sharply left and went deep into the eastern part of St Peter’s graveyard. She, alongside Governor Sir Richard Gozney and others, went there so that they could... Read more of this article

Photos: Tribute Sheets Fly For Freddy Maybury

Photos: Tribute Sheets Fly For Freddy Maybury

In a long standing and sad Bermuda tradition, tribute sheets to Monday’s shooting victim now hang in the Sandy’s Parish area. 34 year old Frederick Maybury was fatally shot in the very early hours of Monday June 14th while standing outside Woody’s Restaurant on Malabar Road in Sandy’s. The Police said there is “some indication”... Read more of this article

One Year Later: Murder Victim’s Family Tribute

One Year Later: Murder Victim’s Family Tribute

The family of Kenwandee “Wheels” Robinson, who was fatally shot exactly one year ago, have set up a tribute to him gathering to reminisce about the man taken from them one year ago today. 27-year-old Mr. Robinson was shot by two men on a bike on St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke, and was pronounced dead at King Edward Memorial Hospital later... Read more of this article

Tribute Sheets: “RIP King Biggs”

Tribute Sheets: “RIP King Biggs”

In a long standing and sad Bermuda tradition, tribute sheets to Friday’s shooting victim now hang. 35 year old Kimwandae Walker was gunned down by two men on a bike at the Victor Scott field during a Good Friday kite flying event on April 2. The father of two was playing with his 9 and 4 year old children, and died at the scene in front of the... Read more of this article