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Gariko Benjamin Sentenced To Life In Prison

Gariko Benjamin Sentenced To Life In Prison

Appearing in Supreme Court this afternoon [Oct 4] Gariko Benjamin was sentenced to life in prison, with the Court ordering he must serve 25 years before being considered for parole. Benjamin, 25, was convicted of being involved with the murders of Ricco Furbert and Haile Outerbridge, who both sustained fatal wounds after being shot multiple times while... Read more of this article

Court: Two Men Deny Attempted Murder Charge

Court: Two Men Deny Attempted Murder Charge

In today’s [Oct 2] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignments session, Jahmico Trott and Troy Burgess denied attempted murder and using a firearm to commit an indictable offence, with the offences alleged to have occurred on May 14th. The defendants were given a trial date in February 2018, and were remanded in custody by Puisne Judge Charles-Etta... Read more of this article

Four Teens Arrested After Southampton Incident

Four Teens Arrested After Southampton Incident

Police have confirmed that four male teenagers have been arrested in connection with an incident in Southampton on Saturday night [July 1] and currently remain in custody. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:15am Saturday, July 1st police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the area of Eastdale Lane, Southampton. “As officers... Read more of this article

Gunshots In Khyber Pass, Warwick, No Injuries

Gunshots In Khyber Pass, Warwick, No Injuries

Around 4:45am this morning [June 25] police responded to a report of gunshots in the Khyber Pass, Warwick area, and there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:45am Sunday, June 25th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Khyber Pass, Warwick area. There were no reported injuries but evidence found... Read more of this article

BPS Appeal For Witnesses: Patrick Dill’s Murder

BPS Appeal For Witnesses: Patrick Dill’s Murder

Police are  renewing their appeal for information on the circumstances surrounding the death of 26-year-old Patrick Dill, who died following a shooting in May 2016. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is renewing appeals for information on the circumstances surrounding the death of 26 year old Patrick Dill, which is being... Read more of this article

Shots Reported In Sandys, No Evidence Found

Shots Reported In Sandys, No Evidence Found

The Police have confirmed they responded to a report of gunshots in the Sandys parish area, however said “no evidence to substantiate the report was found.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:45pm Saturday, June 10th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Cooks Hill, Sandys parish area. “A search was made... Read more of this article

17-Year-Old Moved From ICU To General Ward

17-Year-Old Moved From ICU To General Ward

The 17-year-old male who was injured in a shooting on Friday night [May 19] in the North Shore/ Glebe Road area has been transferred from the ICU to a general ward at the hospital. Yesterday, police spokesperson said, “At last check earlier this morning [May 26th] the 17-year-old male shot and injured around 11:15pm Friday, May 19th in the North... Read more of this article

Three Females Injured While Avoiding Shooting

Three Females Injured While Avoiding Shooting

The 17-year-old young man that was shot on Friday night was “part of a gathering of individuals at a residence,” and “three females that were also part of that gathering avoided being shot but sustained non-life threatening, non-gun related injuries getting out of harm’s way,” the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson... Read more of this article

17-Year-Old Remains In ICU After Shooting

17-Year-Old Remains In ICU After Shooting

The 17-year-old male who was injured in a shooting on Friday night [May 19] in the North Shore Road, Glebe Road Devonshire area remains in stable condition in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 17-year-old male shot and injured around 11:15pm Friday, May 19th in the North Shore Road, Glebe Road Devonshire area remained in... Read more of this article

Shooting In Devonshire: 17-Year-Old Injured

Shooting In Devonshire: 17-Year-Old Injured

[Updating] Police and emergency personnel attended the North Shore Road/The Glebe Road area tonight [May 19], where police tape and a number of police officers can be seen. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 12.15am: Unofficial reports indicate at least one person may have been injured. Update 12.25am: Police confirm... Read more of this article

Court: Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Court: Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 17], a 29-year-old man was charged in connection with the shooting on Court Street on Sunday. Jahmico Trott did not have to enter a plea as the charges must be handled in the Supreme Court. The charges were that in Hamilton, on 14th May 2017, Trott allegedly attempted to murder another man; used a firearm to... Read more of this article

Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting

Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting on Sunday [May 14] in the Court/Elliot Street area. The police previously said that it “appears that a 34-year-old male was involved in a confrontation with another man and during this confrontation the 34-year-old male was shot at, receiving a superficial wound.” A police spokesperson... Read more of this article

Shooting: 34-Yr-Old Receives ‘Superficial Wound’

Shooting: 34-Yr-Old Receives ‘Superficial Wound’

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting last night in the Court Street, Elliot Street area, and said that it “appears that a 34-year-old male was involved in a confrontation with another man and during this confrontation the 34-year-old male was shot at, receiving a superficial wound.” The police said a “suspect... Read more of this article

Police: Murder Investigation Remains Open

Police: Murder Investigation Remains Open

Today marks the 14th anniversary of Shaundae Jones’ murder, and the police said they remain committed to pursuing justice, as “investigators believe there are individuals in our community who have information that if provided, will lead to the killer being arrested and charged.” A police spokesperson said, “Thursday, April 27th 2017... Read more of this article

19-Year-Old Moved From ICU To General Ward

19-Year-Old Moved From ICU To General Ward

The 19-year-old Pembroke man who was injured in a shooting in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke area on Thursday evening [March 9] has been transferred from the ICU to a general ward, where he is listed in stable condition. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [March 16th] the 19-year-old Pembroke man shot in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke... Read more of this article

BPS: Circumstances Around Shooting ‘Unclear’

BPS: Circumstances Around Shooting ‘Unclear’

“No arrests have been made at this time in connection with Thursday night’s shooting and the circumstances surrounding the matter remain unclear,” the police said today. At around 10:30‎pm on Thursday, March 9th, police responded to a report of a shooting in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke area; with a 19-year-old Pembroke man having been injured.... Read more of this article