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Gunshots In St Monica’s Mission Area
[Updated - Police confirm gunshots, appeal for witnesses who may have seen two men on a dark motorycle in the area at approximately 12.45pm] A short while ago this afternoon [Oct.2] there were reports of possible gunshots in the St Monica’s Mission/Glebe Road area. One area resident reported hearing what sounded like four gunshots. Approximately... Read more of this article
Kumi Harford Murder Case Remains Open
The police said the “lengthy sentence” handed out to convicted murderer Antonio Myers will hopefully “act as a deterrent to others,” and said the case “remains open as detectives from the Serious Crime Unit continue to look for other offenders in the case.” Mr Myers, 26, was sentenced yesterday [Sept.23] to life in... Read more of this article
Antonio Myers Jailed For 38 Years
26-year-old Antonio Myers was sentenced today [Sept.23] to life in prison for the murder of Kumi Harford. The Judge directed he must serve minimum of 38 years before he can be considered for parole. 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December 5th, 2009, when a hail of bullets struck his car as he was driving... Read more of this article
Police Recover Another Firearm
Only three days after seizing two guns and ammunition, the Bermuda Police Service has recovered another firearm – this time from the Club Road, Smith’s parish area yesterday afternoon [Sept.11]. A police spokesman said, “Acting on intelligence, police officers attended the Club Road, Smith’s parish area around 4:15pm on Sunday, September... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Reports Of Gunshot
At approximately 10:30pm this evening [Sept.6], the police appeared to respond to a report of a possible gunshot in the area by the Devonshire Recreation Club. Bernews unofficially understands that no one was injured. The lack of police cordon tape in the area indicates officers most likely did not find evidence that a gun was fired. We will update... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Gun Fired In St George’s
A 31-year-old man was arrested this afternoon [Sept.2] after a gun was fired in the Old Military Road, St. George’s area at around 12:20pm today. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Old Military Road, St. George’s area around 12:20pm on Friday September 2nd.” “Officers attended the... Read more of this article
Spalding Denies Killing Shaki Crockwell
36-year-old Derek Spalding pleaded not guilty to murder and using a firearm in Supreme Court yesterday [Sept.1]. Mr Spaulding was charged last month with the 2007 murder of Shaki Crockwell. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell, a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers, was found dead on Friday, 24th August 2007. His had... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Reports of Gunshots
[Updated] Police are presently investigating reports of possible gunshots in the St Monica’s Mission/Glebe Road area this afternoon [Sept.1] with reports suggesting the possible gun shots were heard at approximately 2:00pm/2:15pm. Multiple police officers are on scene at present – at the junction of St Monica’s Mission and Glebe... Read more of this article
Police: Five Guns Seized So Far In 2011
So far in 2011 the Bermuda Police have recovered five firearms, two stun guns as well as a quantity of ammunition – including the 200 rounds seized earlier this week in Warwick. Last year the police recovered 11 firearms, 2 stun guns and 7 “BB” or air pistols. Police arrested four men and seized a firearm and ammunition in St George’s,... Read more of this article
David Cox Sentenced To Life In Prison
David Cox was today [July 19] sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 47-year-old Raymond Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. The Judge ordered that Mr Cox must serve a minimum of 38 years in prison before he can be considered for parole. On August 9th 2010, Mr Rawlins was gunned down in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub on Court Street.... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Shooting on Court Street
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to Monday night’s shooting on Court Street. Just before 11:30pm, persons on a motorbike drove through Court Street firing into a crowd, resulting in a 26-year-old Shakeda Davis being shot. At last check, she was listed in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital... Read more of this article
Court Street Shooting: 26-Yr-Old Woman In ICU
[Updated] There was a shooting in the Court Street area a short while ago this evening [July 4]. Bernews understands that one person may have been shot, and unofficial reports suggest the victim may be a female. We have limited information at this time but will update as able. Bermuda had experienced a short lull in gun violence recently, with no shootings... Read more of this article
Murder Accused Claims Brother Killed Minors
The murder trial of two brothers who stand accused of murdering Shane Minors continues in the Supreme Court, with one brother claiming the other brother confessed to the murder. The trial of Ronniko Burchall, 22, and his half brother Leroy Symons, 21, began on June 16th. Both men are accused of being involved in the murder of Shane Minors, who was found... Read more of this article
Murder Trial: Expert & Victim’s Father Testify
A forensic pathologist and the father of the murder victim testified today [June 17] during the murder trial of the two brothers who stand accused. The murder trial of Ronniko Burchall, 22, and his half brother Leroy Symons, 20, began yesterday [June 16] in the Supreme Court. Both men are accused of being involved in the murder of Shane Minors, who... Read more of this article
Smith Recharged Over 2009 Southside Shooting
[Update - charges were dropped against Mr Smith in June 2011] Before Magistrate Archie Warner, 25-year-old Kinte Smith was this morning [June 15] freshly charged with four charges relating to the Southside Cinema shooting that occurred on 13th November 2009. The fresh charges arose because of a late afternoon decision on Tuesday 13th June in which... Read more of this article
QC: David Cox Is ‘Entitled To Have Justice’
This morning the Prosecutor put the case for the Crown saying that it was David Cox who had killed ‘Yankee’ Rawlins, while Mr Cox’s lawyer urged the jury to consider the facts and told them his client is “entitled to have justice from his fellow Bermudians.” 32-year-old David Jahwell Cox [pictured] of Club Road, Smiths... Read more of this article
