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Jury To Deliberate: Attempted Murder
[Updated] This morning [Mar.10] in Supreme Court Justice Greaves summed up the Marico Bassett shooting case. After directing the jury, Justice Greaves said that a key issue in this trial was the matter of identification. He said that the jury must ask the question: “Has the complainant identified the defendant?” He said that the jury must... Read more of this article
Jury’s Instructions: Charing Cross Shooting Trial
In Supreme Court this morning [Mar.9], in the case involving the alleged shooting of Randy Lightbourne by Marico Bassett, both the Prosecution with Mr Carrington Mahoney presenting for the Crown, and Mr Marc Daniels arguing for Mr Bassett, finished their presentations to the twelve person jury today. Randy Lightbourne, 45, previously told the jury that... Read more of this article
Gun Linked To Other Shootings
The gun used in the Randolph Lightbourne shooting last summer has been linked to multiple West End shootings — including last month’s murder of Colford Ferguson, ZBM News reported this evening [Mar. 8]. At the ongoing Marico Bassett [pictured] Supreme Court attempted murder trial, Police testimony revealed the weapon used to shoot Mr. Lightbourne... Read more of this article
Murder Victim’s Family: End the Violence
The family of 29-year-old murder victim Colford Ferguson has formed a group which has a clear message to send: “The community has had enough.” Mr Ferguson, whom Police confirmed was not a gang member, was doing construction work when he was murdered at approximately 2pm on February 4th, 2011 in Somerset. He left behind many devasted friends... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Early Morning Gunshots
The Police have confirmed that there was a firearm incident at approximately 1:30am this morning [Mar.7] in the area of St. Monica’s Road and The Glebe Road. There have been no reported injuries. A Police spokesman said, “Around 1:25am on Monday, March 7th 2011 Police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of St. Monica’s Road and The... Read more of this article
Victim Describes Moment of Shooting
A Somerset man who survived being shot seven times last year has told the Supreme Court the man who opened fire on him was defendant Marico Bassett [pictured below], allegedly a member of a west end gang. Randy Lightbourne, 45, told a Supreme Court jury that he had recognised Mr. Bassett when the alleged gunman rode a motorcyle into the parking lot... Read more of this article
Videos: Police Name Murder Victim, Make 3 Arrests
[Updated with videos] The Bermuda Police have officially named last night’s [Mar.1] murder victim as Jahmiko Leshore, and confirmed the arrest of three men in connection with the shooting. Mr Leshore, 26, was shot yesterday evening while in the Boundary Crescent, Devonshire area and subsequently succummbed to his injuries. Mr. Leshore leaves behind... Read more of this article
Murder: 26-Yr-Old Fatally Shot
[Updated] A firearm incident occurred minutes ago this evening [Mar.1]. We do not have official confirmation yet, however we unofficially understand that one person may have been shot. We have limited information at this time, and will update as able through the evening. Update #1: We unofficially understand the scenario to be extremely serious… Update#2:... Read more of this article
Music Video: Stop the Black on Black Killing
Stop the killing — that’s the message of a new video from local gospel reggae singer Troy Anthony as he continues to pursue his musical mission to try and heal a Bermuda community wounded by a dramatic upsurge in violent crime in recent times. Set to a montage of news clips from the island and overseas, the video for his song “Black... Read more of this article
Police Update on Colford Ferguson Murder
[Updated] This morning [Feb 7] the Bermuda Police Service held a press conference to address the tragic shooting murder of 29-year-old Colford Ferguson that occurred this past Friday. Speaking today were Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield, and Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro [pictured]. Around 2pm on Friday [Feb 4], Police responded... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim: Colford Ferguson
The Bermuda Police have officially named yesterday’s murder victim as Colford Ferguson. Mr Ferguson leaves behind many friends and family to mourn him, including a four year old daughter. Around 2pm yesterday [Feb 4], Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the area of Somerset Road and East Shore Road in Sandys parish. Mr Ferguson,... Read more of this article
Police: Person Who Photographed Murder Victim
The Police have issued a statement this evening [Feb 4] about the murder today saying they have received “information of persons circulating the picture of the deceased at the scene in a blood drenched shirt,” and they are hoping to speak with the person who took the photo. The Police, in a point many will agree with, said that passing the... Read more of this article
Politician’s Statements on Today’s Murder
[Updated with Minister Weeks and Minister Scott's statement] In the wake of the tragic shooting death of a 29 year old man in Mangrove Bay Somerset this afternoon [Feb 4], Premier Paula Cox, joined community sentiments in condemning this latest shooting, extending her condolences to the victim’s family and urged people top assist the Police. The... Read more of this article
Murder: 29 Yr Old Shot Dead in Somerset
[Updated] Bernews understands there was a firearm incident in the West End area shortly ago today [Feb 04]. We have limited information at this time, but will update as able through the day. We unofficially understand at least one person may have been shot. Update #1: We unofficially understand the person was shot in the torso, and was very, very, seriously... Read more of this article
Brothers to Stand Trial for Murder in June
Ronniko Burchall and his half brother Leroy Nathaniel Symons, both currently on remand, appeared at this morning’s [Feb 1] monthly arraignment session in the Supreme Court. Both men, who are in the early 20s, were said to involved in the murder of Shane Minors [pictured] in 2009. Mr Minors was found dead in the entrance of his home in South Terrace,... Read more of this article
Noet Barnett Charged With October Shooting
24 year old Noet Alexander Barnett of Footbridge Lane in Pembroke was charged with firearm related offences this afternoon [Jan 17] in Magistrates Court. Mr Barnett was charged with shooting Jeremiah Dill on October 4, 2010, using a firearm to commit an indictable offence and handling a revolver between October and December. Mr. Barnett was remanded... Read more of this article
