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BPS: Man With “Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound”

BPS: Man With “Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound”

[Updated] Police now confirm that “Details emerging suggest the 23 year old Pembroke man suffered from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police recovered what appears to be a firearm and an investigation into the matter is now underway.” Police are investigating a shooting incident after a “male attended King Edward Memorial... Read more of this article

‘Our Sons Lives Being Lost Too Soon, Too Often’

‘Our Sons Lives Being Lost Too Soon, Too Often’

These senseless killings are a “national crisis as our sons’ lives “are being lost too soon, too often,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Shadow Minister of Health & Community Affairs Michael Weeks said. These comments follow after Friday night’s shooting, which resulted in the death of 25-year-old Jason... Read more of this article

Appeal For Witnesses: Murder Of Jason Mello

Appeal For Witnesses: Murder Of Jason Mello

[Updated with videos] Police are appealing for witnesses to the murder of 25-year-old Jason Mello, who was fatally shot on Friday evening on Bandroom Lane in Pembroke. The police said the gunman is believed to have entered Bandroom Lane on a motorcycle wearing heavy dark coloured winter clothing, parked the cycle higher up on Bandroom Lane, walked down... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 25-Year-Old Jason Mello

Police Confirm Death Of 25-Year-Old Jason Mello

Police have confirmed the death of 25-year-old Jason Mello, who died as a result of a shooting on Friday evening. A police spokesperson said, “Police can now confirm the death of 25-year-old Jason Mello who died as a result of a firearms incident that took place on Friday, August 19, 2016, at approximately 7:35pm on Bandroom Lane in Pembroke.” The... Read more of this article

Shooting: BPS Confirm Death Of 25-Year-Old Man

Shooting: BPS Confirm Death Of 25-Year-Old Man

[Updating] Multiple police vehicles and officers can be seen in the Bandroom Lane area of Pembroke, and Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines has confirmed that a “firearms incident took place in Pembroke.” Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.39pm: Unofficial reports from area residents indicate that... Read more of this article

28-Year-Old Man Shot In Hamilton Parish

28-Year-Old Man Shot In Hamilton Parish

[Updated] The police are currently on scene at Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club on Crawl Hill and unofficial reports suggest there may have been a shooting in the area, with someone having been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 11.40pm: A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 9:50pm... Read more of this article

Gunshots In Pembroke, No One Injured

Gunshots In Pembroke, No One Injured

[Updated] At 10.55pm this evening [July 11] the police responded to reports of gunshots in the Rambling Lane/Fentons Drive area of Pembroke, however the police have confirmed that no one has been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 11.45pm: A police spokesperson said, “At 10:55pm, police received... Read more of this article

Both Shooting Victims In Stable Condition

Both Shooting Victims In Stable Condition

The two victims injured in the shooting last night [July 3] at Gombey’s in St. David’s are both in stable condition in the hospital, the police confirmed today. Last night the police confirmed that at approximately 11.45pm “a lone male gained entry into the premises and discharged his firearm” and then escaped on a motorcycle. A... Read more of this article

Two Men Injured In Shooting At Gombeys

Two Men Injured In Shooting At Gombeys

[Updating] At around 11.45pm there was a shooting at Gombey’s in St David’s, with the suspect entering the premises. One victim was taken to hospital by ambulance, and the police subsequently confirmed that a second man was also injured in the incident, and was transported to hospital by a private vehicle. The police are currently on scene... Read more of this article

Two Men Arrested In Connection With Murder

Two Men Arrested In Connection With Murder

[Updated] Two men — 26 and 31 years old — have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Fiqre Crockwell, the police confirmed today. Mr Crockwell, a well known cricketer, was shot dead earlier this week on Woodlands Road in Pembroke, and the police held a press conference today to provide an update on the investigation. The... Read more of this article

St David’s: “Words Cannot Express Our Sorrow”

St David’s: “Words Cannot Express Our Sorrow”

The St. David’s County Cricket Club has tonight paid tribute to Fiqre Crockwell, saying “words cannot express their sorrow” over the loss of a “true St David’s Warrior.” The Club said, “The entire membership of the St David’s County Cricket Club are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Fiqre Crockwell. “Fiqre... Read more of this article

Cricket Community Pay Tribute: Fiqre Crockwell

Cricket Community Pay Tribute: Fiqre Crockwell

[Written by Don Burgess] Rain couldn’t dampen a weekend of celebrations but the senseless loss of another of Bermuda’s young men has. Cricket and football star Fiqre Crockwell was shot dead early this morning on Woodlands Road while another man was stabbed and taken to King Edward VII Hospital for treatment. Mr. Crockwell represented Bermuda internationally... Read more of this article

Governor Urges Witnesses To Contact Police

Governor Urges Witnesses To Contact Police

[Updated] Governor George Fergusson has extended his condolences to Fiqre Crockwell’s family, and urged anyone who knows anything about the murder to contact the police or Crimestoppers. Mr Crockwell, a well known cricketer who represented Bermuda internationally and played in Cup Match, was shot dead early this morning on Woodlands Road while... Read more of this article

Police Name Murder Victim: Fiqre Crockwell

Police Name Murder Victim: Fiqre Crockwell

[Updated] The police have confirmed that the 30-year-old man who was shot earlier this morning [June 20] has died. The police responded to the Woodlands Road area at around 3.00am this morning, with the 30-year-old man having been shot and a 46-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. A police spokesperson said, “The 30 year old male shooting... Read more of this article

Man Shot & Man Stabbed On Woodlands Road

Man Shot & Man Stabbed On Woodlands Road

[Updating: The police responded to the Woodlands Road area at around 3am this morning, and confirm that a 30-year-old man was shot and a 46-year-old man was stabbed.  The police subsequently confirmed that the 30-year-old male shooting victim has died. The police said it is “currently unclear whether the shooting victim and stabbing victim‎... Read more of this article

21-Yr-Old Shooting Victim Remains Stable In ICU

21-Yr-Old Shooting Victim Remains Stable In ICU

The 21-year-old man who was shot in the Middletown area on 8th June remains in stable condition in the ICU, the police confirmed today. The police previously said that around 3.20pm on June 8th, a lone male on a white motorcycle opened fire on the 21-year-old man, with the victim then rushed to hospital for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds. Video... Read more of this article