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Both Shooting Victims: Critical Condition in ICU
[Updated] Officials have confirmed with Bernews that as of 1:45pm today [Nov 27] both shooting victims from this morning are in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward Memorial Hospital, and both are listed in critical condition. Unofficial reports from sources indicate one victim was operated on after sustaining gunshot wounds to the head, while the... Read more of this article
Video: Two People Shot on Mission Lane
[Updated] Bernews understands there has been a shooting in the St Monica’s Road area this morning [Nov 27]. Unofficial reports indicate that at least one person has been shot, and possibly two. The Police are presently on scene and have blocked the area off, from both the Glebe Road and Palmetto Road sides [pictured below, click to enlarge] We... Read more of this article
Gunshot Reports Last Night on Court/Angle
Area residents have reported hearing the sounds of gunshots last night [Nov 24] in the area of Court and Angle Street, occurring only hours after gunmen attempted to shoot a man in Spanish Point Park. The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed they received reports of gunshots being heard in the Court Street and Angle Street area last night. They said... Read more of this article
Shooting in Spanish Point Park: No Injuries
[Updated] Bernews understands that yet another daylight firearm incident took place today [Nov 24] in the Spanish Point area. It unofficially appears that a man was shot at, however was not injured – although that is not confirmed. We have very limited information at this early juncture, however will update as able, please check back. Update... Read more of this article
Firearm Incident in Pembroke
[Updated] Bernews understands there was a firearm incident a few minutes ago in the Parsons Road, Pembroke area this afternoon [Nov 9]. It appears that shots may have been fired, however it is unclear at this time whether anyone was injured or not. We have very limited information at this early juncture but will update as able. Update 3.08pm Official... Read more of this article
Alvone Maybury Sentenced to 13.5 Years
[Updated] This afternoon [Nov 4] in Supreme Court, former escaped prisoner Alvone Maybury was sentenced to 13.5 years in prison, after being convicted of a number of firearm charges relating to an incident in December of last year, as well as his infamous escape. He received 12 years for discharging a firearm, ten years for possession of a firearm (concurrent),... Read more of this article
Firearm Offence: Police Arrest 20-Yr-Old Man
The Bermuda Police have arrested a 20-year-old Paget man in connection with the firearm incident that occurred 8pm last night in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. No one was injured in the incident, which saw two men on a black motorcycle discharge a firearm in the area. The Serious Crime Unit also continues its investigations into the shooting... Read more of this article
Teenage Shooting Victim Listed As Stable
The 19-year-old who was shot yesterday is listed as stable in a general ward of King Edward Memorial Hospital as of this afternoon [Nov 2]. Bernews has been made to understand from unofficial sources that the shooting victim may actually be classified as legally blind due to extremely impaired vision. This is not as result of him being shot, but a... Read more of this article
Second Firearm Incident of Night: No Injuries
Following the shooting of a 19 year old man in the West End this evening [Nov 1], there was another firearm incident approximately two hours later. Around 8:45pm this evening [Nov 1] Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. The Police say that forensic evidence found suggested that a firearm had been... Read more of this article
Man Shot Tonight: White Hill Sandy’s
There has been a shooting this evening [Nov 1] in the White Hill area of Sandy’s. Bernews understands one person has been injured, with unofficial reports indicating the victim is a male in his late teens/early 20s. We are awaiting an official Police statement, and will update with that when available. Update 7:40pm: Credible unofficial reports... Read more of this article
Former Fugitive Omari Gordon Given 10 Years
Former fugitive Omari Gordon was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in the Supreme Court today [Nov 1]. Mr. Gordon discharged a firearm on 29th November, 2008 whilst frontline operational Police Officers were attempting to stop Mr. Gordon during a routine traffic patrol. Mr Gordon plead guilty to the charge of discharging a firearm in a public place... Read more of this article
Anthony Swan Given 12 Years For Shooting
22-year-old Anthony Swan was sentenced today [Nov 1] to 12 years in prison after being found guilty in Supreme Court in relation to the December 16th 2009 attempted shooting of Troy “Yankee” Rawlins outside the C&R Discount Store on Court Street at approximately 10:30am that morning. Mr. Swan, of Cut Road in St. George’s, was found... Read more of this article
Surge of Daylight Firearm Incidents – 87%
During the last 5 weeks, approximately 87.5% of firearm incidents have occurred during daylight hours, with gang associates telling Bernews the reason for the surge in daylight shootings is as some gang members are “staying low” after nightfall due to safety considerations. Yesterday alone we saw two daylight firearm incidents, last month... Read more of this article
Reports of Two Separate Firearm Incidents
[Updated] The Police are presently investigating two separate reports of firearm incidents, both said to have occurred very shortly ago this afternoon [Oct 26] in centrally located areas. Bernews is on the scene and will update as the situation develops. 2:22pm: One is said to have occurred on Angle Street, with unconfirmed reports saying a gun was... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged With Last Month’s Shooting
This morning [Oct 18] two men appeared in Magistrates Court charged in relation to the shooting of 29-year-old David Godwin last month. 23-year-old Jah’mico Jamal Trott and 22-year-old footballer Dunn-ya Taylor were charged with attempting to murder Mr. Godwin. Mr. Taylor alone was also charged with using a firearm, and Mr Trott is charged with... Read more of this article
Early Morning Gunfire In Sandys Parish
Around 3:40am this morning [Oct 17] Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Broome Street, Sandys parish area. On arrival officers conducted a thorough search of the vicinity, and forensic evidence found suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured. An active investigation into this matter... Read more of this article
