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Two Arrests: Southampton Shooting
Police said that two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 38 year old man outside his East Avenue, Southampton home on Wednesday [Dec.21]. The suspects – a 26 year old male from Pembroke and a 22 year old male from Paget – remain in police custody. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit... Read more of this article
Minister: No Tolerance For Gun Crimes
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief today [Dec. 22] said gang-related gun violence “will be met with strong enforcement and the full weight of the criminal justice system” in the wake of another shooting. The Minister indicated that early in 2012 he will renew discussion with Cabinet about a proposal which would see additional... Read more of this article
38-Yr-Old Man Shot In Southampton
[Updated - At approximately 7.00pm police received a report of a shooting at a East Avenue Southampton residence, and a 38-year-old man has been injured] A short while ago this evening [Dec.21] there was shooting in the Southampton area. An ambulance was seen leaving the scene with a police escort, and unofficial reports indicate that one person was... Read more of this article
Shooting Victim Airlifted Overseas
The 24 year old gunshot victim injured in the shooting incident outside Gravity Nightclub on North Shore Road, Devonshire in the early hours of Saturday morning has been airlifted to the United States for specialist surgery. The young man suffered serious injuries when he was shot multiple times in his back, shoulders and arms sometime between 3:15am... Read more of this article
Shooting: Police Appeal For Witnesses
This morning [Dec.18] the Bermuda Police Service issued an update on yesterday’s shooting outside Gravity Nightclub on North Shore, and appealed for anyone who may have been in the area to contact them. The victim, a 24-year-old man, was shot multiple times in his back, shoulder and arms. As of last night, he was listed as stable in the ICU, and... Read more of this article
24-Yr-Old Man Shot On North Shore
[Updated] At approximately 3.30am this morning [Dec.17] there was a shooting outside the Gravity Nightclub on North Shore in Devonshire. We unofficially understand that a man in his early 20s was shot multiple times and rushed to hospital via ambulance for treatment. As of 4.15am the hospital had a police presence outside, and a security guard restricting... Read more of this article
Blakeney & Grant Sentenced To 30 Years
[Updated with videos] Sanchey Winslow Grant and Jahmel Blakeney were today [Dec. 15] sentenced to 30 years in prison, and must serve at least half that time before being eligible for parole. Both men were given 15 years on both counts, which is to be served consecutively, meaning they stand to do a maximum of 30 years. They must serve half of both sentences... Read more of this article
Attempted Murder: Noet Barnett Found Guilty
[Updated] The jury in the attempted murder trial of Noet Barnett came back with a verdict this evening [Dec.14], finding Mr Barnett guilty of attempted murder. Mr Barnett, 25, was accused of shooting Jeremiah “Rocks” Dill on October 4, 2010 on Parsons Road by the One Stop Variety Store. The two men were friendly before the shooting; Mr... Read more of this article
Full Text: Violent Crime Report
A national summit on violent crime in Bermuda should be convened to adapt recommendations contained in a Parliamentary committee report on the subject into a workable strategy. The final report of the bi-partisan Joint Select Committee On Violent Crime & Gun Violence is scheduled to be debated in the Senate tomorrow [Dec. 14]. Tabled in July, the... Read more of this article
Second Shooting Incident Last Night
Following a shooting at the West End last night, the Bermuda Police Service are now investigating a second gun-related incident in Devonshire in the early hours of this morning [Dec.11]. “Around 12:30am on Sunday police received a report of gunshots in the Border Lane East, Devonshire area. Officers promptly responded to the scene and seized... Read more of this article
Shooting In Somerset, No Injuries
[Updated] At approximately 11pm this evening [Dec.10] there was shooting in Somerset, with unofficial reports indicating that multiple shots were fired, and that no one was injured. There are a number of police officers in the area, and they have blocked part of Somerset Road/Cambridge Road off. The police are searching the area, and we see what appears... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Reported Shooting
[Updated] At approximately 8.45pm last night [Dec.8], there were reports of possible gunshots in the St. John’s Road, Pembroke area by the Dandy Town Club. As of 10pm last night, the area was clear, with no visible signs of a Police presence. As of this morning, Police have not yet confirmed whether this was the case, however unofficial sources... Read more of this article
Marico Bassett Jailed For 25 Years
This morning [Dec.6] Marico Bassett, who was convicted of shooting a man in broad daylight outside a West End bar, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, and must serve half the sentence before being considered for parole. During the sentencing, Chief Justice Richard Ground said that Mr Bassett had “shown no remorse,” and had a number of past... Read more of this article
Attempted Murder Charges Dismissed
The Supreme Court today [Nov.30] dismissed attempted murder charges against 25-year-old Royunde Stevens Cyrus, on the grounds of insufficient evidence. In March of this year, then 16-year-old Jahrockia Smith-Hassell was shot three times; the first shot had missed, then he was subsequently hit in his back and in the leg as he was running away. Testifying... Read more of this article
Shooting In Southampton, No Injuries
[Updated] At approximately 11:00pm this evening [Nov.26], police attended a residential area in the Riviera Estate, Southampton area, by the Railway Trail, responding to what we unofficially understand was a shooting. There are numerous police officers in the area presently, with at least five police vehicles parked in the road. Officers can be seen... Read more of this article
Video: Tribute To Victims Of Violence
Bermuda singer Mona Li$a has released hip hop requiem to all the victims of gun violence on the island. Earlier this year Mona Li$a, aka Simona Eversley, recorded “Island Not The Same” after her cousin Jahmiko Leshore was shot multiple times in Devonshore, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and gave birth... Read more of this article
