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Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Laje Franklin

The police have renewed their appeal for anyone with any information about the murder of Laje Franklin – who was fatally shot in April 2022 — to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Two years ago, a passer-by found 18-year-old Laje Franklin’s lifeless body lying near the roundabout on the roadway leading to Clearwater Beach,... Read more of this article

Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigations

The Bermuda Police Service is again renewing its appeal for the assistance of the public in bringing to justice those responsible for the murders of Jordan Outerbridge, Laje Franklin and Che Jennings. A police spokesperson said, “We are indeed grateful to those individuals who have so far come forward to provide information which has proven invaluable... Read more of this article

Person Arrested In Connection With Murder

The police confirmed that “a person has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Laje Franklin” and said the “subject remains in police custody at this time.” Mr Franklin, 18, was fatally shot in the east end earlier this month. Detective Chief Inspector Peter Stableford said, “We appeal to members... Read more of this article

Police Continue Investigation Into Murders

The police are continuing their investigations into the two recent murders, and said they are “appealing for patience and understanding as we work to bring about justice and closure.” This week was marred with gun violence that sadly resulted in the deaths of two young men; 24-year-old Che Jennings was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old... Read more of this article

Video: Police Press Conference On Murders

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [April 8] to address the two recent murders, a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old Laje Franklin was fatally shot in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast... Read more of this article

BPS Name Murder Victim: 18-Yr-Old Laje Franklin

The police have now named the young man who was fatally shot in St David’s as 18-year-old Laje Franklin. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the identity of the young man who was gunned down in St David’s as 18-year-old Laje Franklin from St. George’s and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “The... Read more of this article

18-Year-Old Dies Following Shooting

[Updating: Police confirm that an 18-year-old male has died following a shooting in the east end] The police confirmed they “received a report of a body lying in the road near Clearwater Beach, St. David’s” this morning [April 6] and said they “located the body of a male and secured the scene, which is currently being processed... Read more of this article