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Second Arrest In Connection With Shooting
A second man has now been arrested in connection with the firearm incident that occurred on August 24th, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continued Operation Athelstan, which is the BPS response to the police shooting that occurred on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Three Men Arrested
Police have arrested three men as part of Operation Athelstan, an “operational response to the firearm incident that occurred on August 24,” with an 18-year-old male “arrested in connection with the firearm incident” and two other men “arrested on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs and drug equipment.” A... Read more of this article
Video: Police On Firearms Incident
[Updated] “This is not the first time that officers have been shot at. But this is the first time, that in performance of their duty, BPS officers have discharged lethal weapons at another person,” the police said following the recent firearm incident Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Shortly after midnight on Saturday, August... Read more of this article
Minister Weeks On Shooting Incident
“This was a heinous and cowardly act of violence directed at our police officers last night,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Minister Weeks said, “We are grateful that no one was hurt during this dangerous incident. This is a threat to law and order, and we must all do our part to bring the culprits to justice. “This kind... Read more of this article
‘Passenger Discharged A Firearm At Police’
[Updated] “Officers observed two males riding a motorcycle in a southerly direction along Khyber Pass, when the passenger discharged a firearm at police” and “officers began pursuit which eventually lead to shots being fired,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12am on Saturday 24th of August... Read more of this article
Female Injured In Shooting In Paget
[Updated with video] A female “sustained multiple gunshot wounds” and was taken to hospital for “treatment of her injuries which are considered life-threatening,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a confirmed... Read more of this article
Two Arrested In Connection With Murders
“Two male suspects were arrested in connection with the ongoing investigations into the murders of Razi Garland and Amon Robinson,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday, July 25th, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit, supported by the Criminal Investigation, Gang Targeting and Police Support Units, executed... Read more of this article
Police Appeal: Murder Of Jahcari Francis
Seven years after Jahcari Francis was fatally shot in Devonshire, the Bermuda Police Service continue to investigate his murder, and have reiterated their appeal for anyone with information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Friday, 19th July 2024, marks seven years since the murder of Jahcari Antoni Francis. At the time... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Extends Condolences
The Berkeley Institute has extended their condolences to the families of Razi Garland and Amon Robinson, noting that they “were cherished members of our graduating Class of 2023, and their loss has profoundly impacted our entire school community.” A spokesperson said, “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we recognize the... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Identities Of Two Young Men
The police have confirmed the identities of two young men who died following a shooting in Sandys as 18-year-old Razi Garland and 19-year-old Amon Robinson. A spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identities of two young men who died following a verified firearm incident in the Scaur Hill, Sandys parish... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt On Recent Tragedies
“We are all hurting,” said the Premier David Burt today after the shooting death of two men in the West End. “These recent tragedies have struck families, friends, communities and the entire Island. “The grief can seem overwhelming, but we must continue to have hope and summon the strength to reach inside ourselves, supporting... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Deaths Of Two Males
[Updated] Police and EMTs are “currently dealing with an incident” in the west end. This morning [July 10], a police spokesperson said, “Police and EMTs are currently dealing with an incident on Somerset Road in the vicinity of Scaur Hill. Traffic is currently being diverted single lane through the railway trail between SoundView... Read more of this article
