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Video: Court Street Shooting CCTV Footage
Yesterday [Sept 8] the jury in the Supreme Court trial of 22-year-old Anthony Swan saw parts of the CCTV footage from December 16th 2009, which allegedly shows a gunman dressed in dark clothing opening fire on Troy “Yankee” Rawlins outside the C&R Discount Store on Court Street at approximately 10:30am that morning. The video footage... Read more of this article
Weekend Shooting: Police Appeal For Witnesses
The Bermuda Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the shooting that occurred around midnight on Saturday, September 4th in the Middle Terrace, Friswell’s Hill, Pembroke area. A 22 year old Pembroke man was shot in his leg, and was taken to King Edward Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released. In particular, detectives are interested... Read more of this article
22-Yr-Old Man Shot in Friswells Hill
[Updated] Bernews understands that a man was just shot in the Friswells Hill, Pembroke area this morning [Sept 3] and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening at this time. At this early juncture we have limited information, but will update as able through the night. Update 1:04am: The exact location in Friswells Hill appears to be Middle... Read more of this article
Maybury: Attempted Shooting of Yankee Rawlins
24-year-old Alvone Maybury was charged in Magistrates Court today (Sept 3) with six charges relating to the shooting attempt made at Troy “Yankee” Rawlins in December 2009 on Court Street. Mr Maybury was charged with offences including: Dec 16th 2009: charged with being in possession of a firearm Dec 16th 2009: charged with being in possession... Read more of this article
Reported Firearm Incident Yesterday
Police received an anonymous report of an unconfirmed firearm incident that took place a few minutes before 1pm yesterday [Aug 31]. The incident reportedly occurred on Union Street in Pembroke. Officers spoke with area residents and conducted searches in the surrounding areas where the alleged incident took place with negative results. Anyone who may... Read more of this article
29 Yr Old Man Shot In Pembroke
[Updated] Only two days after 19-year-old Princeton Burrows was shot in broad daylight, Bernews understands there has been another daylight shooting with a firearm incident occurring minutes ago. The incident appears to have taken place in the area between North Shore and St Monica’s Mission Road. At this early time we have limited information,... Read more of this article
David Cox Charged In Yankee Rawlins Murder
This morning [Aug 25] under heavy security 31-year-old David Jahwell Cox of Club Road, Smiths was charged in Magistrates Court for the premeditated murder of Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. Over 20 Police officers could be seen surrounding various areas of the court, armed with various guns and tasers. The Police blocked off part of Reid Street... Read more of this article
Yesterday’s Shooting Victim Airlifted Out
[Updated] 19 year old Princeton Burrows who was shot in the firearms incident that took place a few minutes before 4pm yesterday [Aug 23] at the junction of Middle Road in Sandys and Woodlawn Road outside Maximart is presently in serious condition in the ICU with lower torso injuries. The Bermuda Police are continuing their appeal for witnesses; however... Read more of this article
Video: Teen Shot Outside Maximart
In a case of yet another broad daylight shooting, a 19-year-old man was shot outside Maximart in Sandy’s Parish just before 4pm today [Aug 23]. The Police have confirmed that the victim was shot while traveling on a motorcycle at the junction of Middle Road in Sandys and Woodlawn Road, and was taken to King Edward Memorial Hospital were he is... Read more of this article
19 Year Old Shot Outside of Maximart
[Updated] Bernews understands there has been a firearm incident in Sandy’s Parish this afternoon [Aug 23], with early reports saying it occurred in the area of the Maximart store. We have limited reliable information at this early juncture but will update as able through the day. Update 4:40pm: Police blocking traffic, traffic blocked to Port... Read more of this article
Man Arrested At Airport: Murder Charges
A 21-year-old Pembroke man was arrested at the L.F. Wade International Airport by detectives from the Serious Crime Unit at 8pm last night [Aug 11] in connection with both murder and attempted murder charges. The suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of well known Court Street figure Troy “Yankee” Rawlins during the early morning... Read more of this article
Shooting Victims: One Stable, One Released
In addition to the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Troy “Yankee” Rawlins, this past weekend saw two other men sustain gunshot wounds. 24-year-old Prince Edness has been released from King Edward Memorial Hospital, after being shot on Friday, Aug 6th in the Elliott/Court Street area. This was the second time Mr. Edness was shot, with the first... Read more of this article
Politicians Respond To Latest Shootings
Yesterday [Aug 9] saw what can only be described as 30 minutes of sheer havoc; with Julian Washington being shot in Devonshire, and well know Court Street figure Troy “Yankee” Rawlins being fatally shot minutes later in the entrance of Spinning Wheel. Minister Walter Roban and Senator Michael Dunkley have issued statements which follow in... Read more of this article
21-Yr-Old Shooting Victim Expected To Recover
Bernews understands that Julian Washington, the 21-year-old man shot yesterday morning, is expected to recover from his injuries. Around 12:05am on Monday August 9th, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident at the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire. The Police state that Mr Washington was shot in the parking lot, and... Read more of this article
Arrest Made In Yankee Rawlins Murder
[Updated] An arrest has been made in relation to the shooting death at Spinning Wheel Nightclub on Court Street of 47-year-old Troy “Yankee” Rawlins, who was pronounced dead at 1am today [Aug 9] after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield [below right] and Chief Inspector Nick Pedro [below left]... Read more of this article
Murder Victim: Troy “Yankee” Rawlins
The murder victim from this morning [Aug 9] has been named as Raymond Troy Rawlins, better known as “Yankee”. In what can only be described as a horrific start to the week, this morning saw 2 shootings in less than a 30 minute timeframe, as minutes before Mr Rawlins was fatally shot, a 21-year-old man was shot in the area of the Devonshire... Read more of this article
