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Police Respond To Shooting In Devonshire
[Updated] Police responded to a firearms incident tonight [Oct 2] on Friswells Road near the junction with North Terrace in Devonshire. It is understood that multiple gunshots were heard by neighbourhood residents and we unofficially understand that there have been no reports of injury at this time. Police have cordoned off the area, with crime scene... Read more of this article
Travone Saltus Sentenced To Life For Murder
Appearing in Supreme Court this afternoon [Oct 1], Travone Saltus was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the murder of Lorenzo Stovell. Saltus was also sentenced to 10 years in prison for using a firearm to commit the offence, with that sentence to run consecutively. Puisne Judge Charles Etta-Simmons ordered Saltus to serve a minimum... Read more of this article
Shooting In Devonshire: 28-Year-Old Man Injured
[Updated] There was a shooting tonight [Sept 20] in the Roberts Avenue, Devonshire area, and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. Multiple police vehicles and officers are on scene, and an ambulance was seen leaving the area. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 12.48am: Bystanders indicate... Read more of this article
Court Dismisses Appeal In Double Murder Case
The court has dismissed an appeal by Romano Mills who was convicted in connection with the double murder of Rico Furbert and Haile Outerbridge on Happy Valley in 2013. The ruling said, “On 23 January 2013 Rico Furbert and Haile Outerbridge were brutally shot and killed at Belvin’s Supermarket in Happy Valley Road, Hamilton. The Crown’s case was... Read more of this article
Taylor Grier ‘Was An Entertainer, Loved Dancing’
[Written by Don Burgess] Childhood friend Rockal Evans said Taylor Grier was an entertainer at heart who loved dancing. Last Friday, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of 30-year-old Mr Grier, while a 55-year-old man was injured. Mr Evans said the two of them went to the same... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Fatal Shooting
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is holding a press conference this morning [July 30] on the fatal shooting, which resulted in the death of 30-year-old Taylor Grier. At around 10.00pm on Friday, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of Mr Grier, while a 55-year-old man was... Read more of this article
‘Devastated, Saddened By Senseless Murder’
“We were stunned, devastated and saddened to learn of another senseless murder,” Shadow Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said. “I knew Taylor as a constituent and friend whom I enjoyed conversing with about our beloved home. He was always keen to discuss opportunities and issues facing Bermuda. Just last week we continued... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Taylor Grier
The police have now confirmed the death of 30-year-old Taylor Grier following the shooting on Friday evening. At around 10.00pm on Friday, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of Mr Grier, while a 55-year-old man was injured. Speaking at the scene that night, the police also confirmed... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Extremely Saddened By This Tragedy’
“Extremely saddened by this tragedy,” said the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, in the wake of last night’s shooting death. At around 10.00pm last night, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man, while a 55-year-old man was injured.... Read more of this article
Shooting: BPS Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Man
[Updated: Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man has died, while a 55-year-old man is "being treated for non-life-threatening injuries" following a shooting on Court Street. Police also confirm that "someone has been taken into police custody in connection with this incident."] Police are on scene in the Court Street area and police tape is visible... Read more of this article
Video: Police Confirm Shooting On Front Street
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 16] where they are expected to address the shooting that took place at Docksider on Front Street this morning. The management of Docksider has already confirmed that an incident took place at the bar shortly after midnight saying that it “seems the individuals being... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Murder
[Updated with video] Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Morlan Steede, and the police have appealed for anyone with any information to contact either the police or Crime Stoppers hotline. A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 9:40pm on Friday the 3rd day of November, 2017, police officers responded to several... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Morlan Steede
[Updated with Minister's statement] The police have confirmed the death of 30-year-old Morlan Steede following last night’s shooting in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30-year-old Morlan Steede, who died as a result of a firearms incident that took place on One-way Deepdale,... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Friday’s Shooting
The 36-year-old woman and 33-year-old man that were shot on Friday night in Southampton have been treated at hospital and released, and the police are appealing for witnesses, saying that until this point they “have had very limited success in speaking to individuals.” Police Statement A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Rangers Committed To Making Positive Changes
The Southampton Rangers Club sent their best wishes and prayers to the two people injured on Friday evening, and said they are doing their utmost to ensure their premises are safe, and acts such as Friday’s shooting will ‘strengthen their resolve to make positive changes within our community.’ Their statement follows after two people,... Read more of this article
Two People Injured In Shooting In Southampton
[Updated: A shooting took place in the Southampton Rangers area at around 8.30pm this evening, with a male on a motorcycle discharging a firearm, resulting in two people, a male and female, being shot. Police said both victims "are being treated for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening."] The police are responding to some form of an incident... Read more of this article
