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Four Men Arrested After Firearm Incidents

“Four men with strong gang connections” were arrested this past weekend, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “In response to recent firearms incidents which occurred between Monday, 3rd February and Sunday, 16th February, the Bermuda Police Service launched an operation which targeted specific persons and resulted in... Read more of this article

OBA’s Smith: ‘Police Budget Must Be Protected’

“Following the recent spate of shootings, the police budget must be protected if they are to be able to combat gang crime,” Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith said today. Mr. Smith said, “Recently, I expressed my concerns about reports reaching me that the Bermuda Police Service budget could be cut by as much as $4m. “I... Read more of this article

Minister Wayne Caines On Recent Shootings

“We will not let the destructive few wreak havoc in our community,” said Minister of National Security Wayne Caines today, following a series of shooting incidents this week, with the most recent happening this morning. Minister Caines added, “All of Bermuda should be outraged that gun shots are being sprayed indiscriminately into to private residences.... Read more of this article

Police Execute Warrant After Shooting Incident

Following this morning’s shooting, police executed a warrant at a residence in Pembroke, with three people taken into custody – two were released at the scene and the third individual was arrested and released on police bail. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that following this morning’s shooting incident,... Read more of this article

Commissioner: ‘Help Us Stop This Violence’

[Updated with video] “Bermuda has seen 5 shootings in the past two weeks,” Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley said, adding that to “fully tackle gang violence requires the absolute support of communities.” Commissioner Corbishley said, “Bermuda has seen 5 shootings in the past two weeks. This has overshadowed the previous... Read more of this article

Shots Fired In Pembroke, No One Injured

[Updated] Police are on scene after another shooting this morning [Feb 16] in the Field View Lane, Pembroke area, with multiple officers and crime scene tape visible. Police have confirmed that shots were fired, and no one was injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.59am: Comment from Police Communications... Read more of this article

Video: Shooting Victim’s Mother Makes Appeal

After losing one son to gun violence and having another son injured in a shooting, a Bermudian mother has appealed for help, calling on people to pull together and unite. In an emotional appeal yesterday, Nicole Fox said, “This has been the second time my home has been hit with bullets. Many of you could say you understand, but I don’t... Read more of this article

Video: Police On Latest Firearm Incident

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a conference this afternoon [Feb 14] to discuss last night’s firearms incident. Detective Sergeant Jason Smith said, “We can subsequently confirm that a firearm was discharged in the area and that a 22-year-old male received injuries as a result. The victim was taken to hospital, was treated for his gunshot... Read more of this article

Man Shot In Happy Valley Lane Area

A man in his early 20s was treated for a gunshot wound in his arm after a shooting that apparently occurred in the Happy Valley Lane area in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7:00 pm on Thursday 13th February, police received several reports of gunshots being heard in the area of Middletown, Pembroke. “A subsequent caller... Read more of this article

Police: Firearms Used Are ‘Not New Weapons’

The police confirmed that ballistic testing revealed that the firearms used in recent incidents “are not new weapons and have been linked to previous matters.” A police spokesperson said, “As the investigations into the recent firearms incidents continue, the Bermuda Police would like to thank the community for their willingness to assist... Read more of this article

Four People In Custody, Other Arrests Planned

There are four people in custody that police believe were “involved in the shootings,” Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley said, adding that “there are other arrests planned.” The Commissioner’s comments follow after the spate of gun violence on Monday, which saw the police respond to four separate firearms incidents... Read more of this article

17-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shooting

[Updated] A 17-year-old male was arrested last night in “relation to the attempted murder of a man on North Shore Road,” the police have confirmed. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “We arrested a 17-year-old male from Devonshire on Court Street last night in relation to the attempted murder of a man on North Shore Road... Read more of this article

Video: Police Confirm Four Gun Incidents

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], with the police confirming that they responded to “four separate firearms incidents yesterday.” They said that the first incident was brought to their attention at about 9.30am yesterday morning about an incident that occurred at about 1.00am when a firearm... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Firearm Incident In Warwick

[Updated] Multiple police officers and vehicles can be seen the Khyber Heights area of Warwick this evening [Feb 3]. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.34pm: A police spokesperson said, “At around 6.50pm this evening, police received calls of a firearms incident at a residence on Scott’s Lane... Read more of this article

26-Year-Old Man Shot In Devonshire

[Updated: A 26-year-old man was near the bus stop between Dock Hill and Glebe Road on North Shore when two men on a motorcycle opened fire. He was hit multiple times and ran off attempting to flag down vehicles, and was subsequently taken to hospital in a private vehicle] A man was shot while standing on North Shore Road this afternoon [Feb 3], the... Read more of this article

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