Hashtag: #Shootings
Gunshots Fired Last Night, No Injuries
Police have confirmed that gunshots were fired last night [Feb.12] in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. A police spokesperson, “Around 9:15pm on Sunday, February 12th police responded to reported gunshots in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. Although forensic evidence collected confirmed a firearm had been discharged, there were no... Read more of this article
Father: “My Son Can Rest In Peace”
Speaking after the guilty verdict this afternoon [Feb.10], the father of murder victim Shaki Crockwell said justice has been served and his son can rest in peace. Derek Spalding, 36, was found guilty of the 2007 murder of footballer Shaki Crockwell. His father Danny Crockwell said, “He got what he had coming to him. He took my best friend, my... Read more of this article
Spalding Found Guilty Of Murder
[Updated with videos] 36-year-old Derek Spalding was found guilty of the 2007 murder of Shaki Crockwell this afternoon [Feb.10]. Shaki Crockwell — a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers — was found dead on 24th August 2007. The 25-year-old’s body was found on the Railway Trail in Devonshire. The trial began on... Read more of this article
Murder: Roger Lightbourne Jr Charged
This morning [Feb.3] in Magistrates Court 21-year-old Roger Lightbourne Jr was charged with the murder of Jahmiko Leshore. On 1st March 2011, Mr Leshore, 26, was fatally shot while in the Boundary Crescent, Devonshire area. Mr Lightbourne was charged with the premeditated murder of Jahmiko Leshore, using a firearm, and handling a firearm.As the matter... Read more of this article
Man Charged: Last Week’s Shooting
A 20-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan.30], charged in connection with the shooting last week which was followed by a high speed police chase. Gariko Benjamin was charged with possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm, taking a motorcycle without consent, and three charges of making threatening gestures to three police... Read more of this article
Reports Of Gunfire In Somerset
At approximately 3.20am this morning [Jan.29] residents report hearing what sounded like multiple gunshots in the vicinity of Cambridge Road and Somerset Road in Sandys parish. Police attended the scene, and we unofficially understand that there was no evidence found, and that no one was reported injured. We will update with official information as... Read more of this article
20-Yr-Old Man Arrested After Shooting
[Updated – At 10.30am shots were fired in the Mount Hill, Pembroke area. The suspects stole a blue motocross cycle and headed to Somerset while multiple police vehicles pursued them through the western parishes at high speeds. Schools in the West End were temporarily placed under a police-imposed lock down. A 20-year-old Sandys parish man has... Read more of this article
Shaki Crockwell Murder Trial Underway
[Updated] The Supreme Court trial of 36-year-old Derek Spalding is now underway, with the jury hearing this morning [Jan.24] that the defendant allegedly shot the victim as he owed him money gained from the sale of illegal drugs. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell — a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers —... Read more of this article
Murder Suspects Released On Bail
The three men arrested earlier this month in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Stefan Burgess have been released on police bail. The shooting occurred on January 8th in the Glebe Road area of Pembroke, and resulted in one man being injured, and claimed the life of Mr Burgess. A police spokesperson said, “The investigation into the murder... Read more of this article
Verdict: Guilty Of Attempted Murder:
22-year-old Anwar Muhammad was found guilty this afternoon [Jan.18] of attempted murder and using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. Mr Muhammad was charged with the shooting of Princeton Burrows in August of 2010 in Sandys parish. Mr Burrows was shot while at the junction of Middle Road in Sandys and Woodlawn Road [outside Maximart] at 3.45pm... Read more of this article
Murder: Third Man Arrested
This afternoon [Jan.10] the police confirmed they have arrested a third man in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Stefan Burgess. The suspect – a 32 year old man – was arrested on suspicion of murder, and the two men initially arrested in connection with this incident remain in police custody. “The pace of the investigation... Read more of this article
Shooting Trial Begins In Supreme Court
The trial of a man accused of attempted murder got underway yesterday [Jan.10] in the Supreme Court. 22-year-old Anwar Muhammad is charged with the shooting of Princeton Burrows in August of 2010 in Sandys parish. Mr Burrows was shot while at the junction of Middle Road in Sandys and Woodlawn Road [outside Maximart] at 3.45pm on August 23, 2010. The... Read more of this article
Murder Victim Named, Two Men Arrested
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Police Service identified the young man murdered last night [Jan.8] as 24-year-old Stefan Burgess, and said two men have been arrested in connection. His death leaves a mother grieving the loss of the second of her twin sons within a six-year period, with Stefan’s twin brother Ryan Burgess having predeceased him... Read more of this article
Minister, Governor, Police To Meet
[Updated] National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief, Governor Sir Richard Gozney and the Commissioner of Police are scheduled to meet this afternoon [Jan.9] in the wake of last night’s shooting which claimed the life of a 24-year-old-man. “The senior command of the Bermuda Police Service will brief us on this latest incident and the status... Read more of this article
Two Men Shot, 24-Year-Old Killed
[Updated - one victim confirmed dead] At approximately 9pm this evening [Jan.8] there was a shooting in the Glebe Road area of Pembroke. Early unofficial reports indicate two people were injured in this incident, the first confirmed shooting in 2012. At this time, there is a heavy police presence in the area starting to secure the crime scene. Neighbours... Read more of this article
Police Update On Recent Shootings
The 24-year-old man who was shot outside Gravity Nightclub on North Shore Road last month remains overseas receiving treatment, and the two men arrested for the shooting of a 38-year-man in Southampton have been released on police bail. A police spokesperson said, “The 24-year-old gunshot victim that suffered serious injuries after a shooting... Read more of this article
