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Shooting In Warwick, Two Men Injured
[Updated - There was a shooting in Warwick at around 9.15pm this evening, and two men -- aged 19 and 20 -- were injured, and their injuries are not believed to be life threatening] At around 9.15pm this evening [Nov 20] there was a shooting in the Khyber Pass area of Warwick, and unofficial reports indicate that at least one person has been injured,... Read more of this article
Increased Armed Police Officers On Patrol
In response to the recent spike in firearm incidents, the police have increased the number of armed police officers on patrol. As we previously reported, last night [Nov 6] police responded to reports of gun shots in the Scenic Heights, Southampton area. Police confirmed a gun was fired, and said there were no reported injuries. Last night’s incident... Read more of this article
Murder Conviction: David Cox Appeal Continues
[Updated] David Cox’s appeal continued yesterday [Nov 6], with lawyer for the 33-year-old convicted murderer continuing to argue his case in front of the Appeals Court. In August 2010, Troy “Yankee” Rawlins was fatally shot in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub on Court Street, and Mr Cox was charged with murder later that month. During... Read more of this article
Police Investigating: Gun Shots In Southampton
At sometime around 9pm last night [Nov 6] police responded to reports of gun shots in the Scenic Heights, Southampton area. Unofficial reports indicate that no one was injured in the incident. This continues a trend of increased firearm incidents in recent weeks, with this incident being the fourth in the western end of the island in the last two weeks.... Read more of this article
David Cox Appeal Underway: Murder Conviction
In the Appeals Court this morning [Nov 5], David Jahwell Cox launched an appeal against his murder conviction. On August 9th 2010, Troy “Yankee” Rawlins was gunned down in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub on Court Street. Mr Cox was arrested shortly after the shooting, and charged with murder on August 25th 2010. During the trial... Read more of this article
Shots Fired In Southampton, No Injuries
[Updated] Shots were fired earlier this evening [Nov.4] in the Southampton area. Details are limited at this time, however the police confirmed that no one has been injured and are expected to release a statement later this evening. The past few weeks have seen a spike in firearm incidents. Last month there were at last five firearm incidents: two... Read more of this article
Cox & Hewey Plead Not Guilty To Murder
In the Arraignment Session this morning, David Jahwell Cox and Devon Rohn Hewey were together charged with the premeditated murder of James Lawes, and the attempted murders of Maurice Martin and Robin Stovell. The pair were also charged with using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. All the charges stem from 19th March 2010 when Mr Lawes was... Read more of this article
Commissioner Addresses Recent Gun Violence
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva has responded to a ZBM news report suggesting a large shipment of ammunition recently arrived in Bermuda, and the price of ammunition on the streets may have dropped 50%. The past few weeks have seen an increased amount of firearm incidents. Last month there were two shootings with no injuries in Sandys, a shooting... Read more of this article
Another Shooting In Sandys, No Injuries
48 hours after a confirmed shooting in Sandys, another one occurred in the Greenfield Lane area of Sandys parish. A police statement said: “Around 1:30am on Saturday, October 27th police officers responded to reports of gun shots in the Greenfield Lane, Long Bay Lane Sandys parish area. Forensic evidence found at the scene confirmed that a firearm... Read more of this article
Investigation Continues Into Sandys Shooting
The police investigation into the shooting on Somerset Road on Thursday is continuing. A police statement said: “Inquiries are ongoing into the confirmed firearm incident that occurred in the Somerset Road, Sandys parish area around 12:15am on Thursday, October 25th. Detectives are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have heard... Read more of this article
Shooting In Somerset, No One Injured
[Updated] At sometime early this morning [Oct 25] — around 1am — police responded to a report of what sounded like gunfire in the Somerset area. Unofficial reports suggest multiple shots were fired, and no one appears to have been injured. Area residents reports that police maintained a heavy presence in the area overnight, and appeared... Read more of this article
Shooting In Smiths Last Night, No Injuries
Last night [Oct 22] there was a shooting in Smiths, however no one was injured. A police spokesperson said: “Police responded to multiple reports of gun shots being fired in the area of Peet Point Lane in Smiths around 10:55pm last night. “Upon police arrival it was forensically confirmed that gun shots were discharged in that area, however... Read more of this article
Three Men Charged With Attempted Murder
Jahkeil Samuels [27] Ronniko Burchall [23] and Jamin Saltus [22] appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 22] and were all charged with attempted murder. The incident took place on 28th February 2012. Samuels, Burchall and Saltus were all charged with conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and using a firearm to commit an indictable offence 20... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Shooting
Saying the response from the public has “not been as good as we would have hoped,” the police have appealed for witnesses to the fatal shooting of Michael Phillips this past weekend to come forward. At 9.35pm on Sunday night, Mr Phillips was shot multiple times while in the parking lot of Mid Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire.... Read more of this article
OBA, PLP, UBP, Governor Express Condolences
[Updated] Both the OBA and PLP have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of Michael Phillips, and urged the public to come forward with any information that may assist the police in their investigation. Mr Phillips, 42, was shot multiple times while in the parking lot of Mid Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire last... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim As Michael Phillips
[Updated with video] The police formally identified the victim of last night’s fatal shooting as 42-year-old Michael Phillips, confirmed that two gunmen were involved, and said there is currently no evidence to indicate that this particular murder was gang related. At approximately 9.35pm Mr Phillips was shot multiple times while in the parking... Read more of this article
