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Supreme Court Gun Trial Convictions: 5 for 5
The Bermuda Police Service has noted that in the last few months, of the five gun crimes that have been charged in the Supreme Court, all five have resulted in convictions. The Police say that the sentencing of Dwayne Signor yesterday [Oct 14] to ten years in prison for his role in the RAA shooting in April of this year should “serve as a strong... Read more of this article
Three Suspects in Shooting Released On Bail
All three men arrested in connection with the shooting on Parsons Road in Pembroke that occurred earlier this week have been released on Police bail after being arrested on Monday. 27-year-old Jeremiah “Rocks” Dill was shot, around 10:30am on Monday, October 4th and treated at the hospital and released the same day. The Police arrested the... Read more of this article
Three Men Arrested For Parsons Road Shooting
The Police have confirmed the arrest of three people in connection with today’s [Oct 4] shooting of a 27-year-old man in the Parsons Road area. They revealed no further information about the arrests made. The victim has been treated and released from hospital. Whether it is related or not we do not know, however this morning approximately 1 hour... Read more of this article
27-Yr-Old Man Shot This Morning
Bernews understands there was a firearm incident minutes ago this morning [Oct 4] in the Pembroke area. Whether anyone has sustained injuries or not we do not know at this early stage. We will update as able through the morning, please check back. Update 10:50am: Location of incident is on Parson’s Road, and we unoffically understand that someone... Read more of this article
Antonio Myers Denies Kumi Harford Murder
Today [Oct 1] in Supreme Court 25-year-old Antonio Myers denied murdering Kumi Harford in December 2009. Mr. Myers, of Rambling Lane, Pembroke, also denied an additional charge of using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. He was remanded in custody and will go on trial on March 2011. 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed around 5am on St. Monica’s... Read more of this article
Former Fugitive Gordon Admits Firearm Offence
28-year-old Omari Gordon, best known for being a fugitive for over a year, today [Oct 1] plead guilty to the charge of discharging a firearm in a public place when he appeared in Supreme Court. Mr Gordon denied an additional charge of using a firearm with intent to resist arrest, and was remanded in custody until next month when a date for sentencing... Read more of this article
Double Trouble: Shot Two Separate Times
As most people are painfully aware, gang-related shootings have become common in Bermuda, with victims being targeted on two separate occasions also becoming far more prevalent. In the last week alone, two shooting victims have faced down the barrel of a gun previously. The 29-year-old who was shot on Sept 23 while the Police were in the area, was... Read more of this article
Police: Officers In Area While Man Shot
This afternoon [Sept 24] the Bermuda Police Service held a press conference to address the three firearm incidents that occurred yesterday, one which was reported to have occurred while Police officers were in the vicinity, which was today confirmed by the Police. The gun violence rocked Bermuda, with many in the community outraged on many levels.... Read more of this article
3rd Gun Incident Today: Man Shot
[Still updating as of Friday afternoon] In what is a literally a hail of gunfire today, Bernews understands there was a shooting minutes ago [Sept 23] in Pembroke. We have no official confirmation, but understand someone may have been shot in this incident. We have limited details at this time but will update as able. The first incident today occurred... Read more of this article
Shootout This Morning On North Shore
[Updated: 2 firearm incidents this morning] Bernews understands there was been a shooting minutes ago this morning [Sept 23] on North Shore by First Church of God. Whether anyone has sustained injuries or not we do not know at this early stage. We are on the scene now, as are the Police, we have limited details at this time but will update as able through... Read more of this article
Double Shooting: Police Seek Witnesses
The Police are seeking witnesses to the shooting two days ago, especially anyone who may have seen a man riding a white SYM scooter motorcycle in the area. On Monday evening, two 22-year-old men were shot in the Friswells Hill area, receiving non life threatening injuries. An eyewitness told us that the men were riding along, got shot, crashed the bike,... Read more of this article
Eyewitness Report: 2 Men Shot in Friswells Hill
Gunmen rode through a neighbourhood and fired at two men riding on a bike this evening [Sept 20], according to an eyewitness. The incident is said to have occurred approximately two hours ago, at around 5:30pm. The area resident says that it appears as though the two men were riding a motorcycle through the area, when the shooter[s], who were riding... Read more of this article
Shooting In Friswells Hill
There has been a shooting in the Friswells Hill area, and the Police are presently on the scene. Bernews understands there may have been at least one person injured, however at this time have limited information. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines confirms there was a firearm incident, and said official updates are to follow. We are on the scene, and will... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Reports Of Gun Shots
As the island prepares for Hurricane Igor, the Police have been forced to take time out to investigate yet another report of gunshots in Bermuda this afternoon [Sept 18]. The reports are coming from the Spanish Point area, and at this time there has been no one confirmed as being injured, however we have limited information at this early stage. We... Read more of this article
Man Shot in the Buttocks
[Updated] While the rest of the island is preparing for Hurricane Igor’s arrival, it appears that at least one person in the criminal fraternity was not, as we can now confirm there was a shooting. Bernews unofficially understands that the bullet hit the victim in the buttocks, and his injuries are not life threatening. The Police have stated... Read more of this article
Attempt on Yankee: Anthony Swan Found Guilty
22-year-old Anthony Swan was found guilty this afternoon [Sept 16] 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 guilty of a number of charges... Read more of this article
