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Eyewitness Report: Murder at Spinning Wheel
[Updated] [Bernews has spoken with eyewitnesses to the shooting murder that occurred just after midnight this morning [Aug 9]. They tell us that shortly after midnight a small light-coloured car with its licence plate appearing to be blacked out drove up to Spinning Wheel, and two men hopped out. They said that one appeared to be wearing some form of... Read more of this article
Two Shootings Tonight: One Murder
[Updated] Bernews understands there was a shooting on Court Street approximately one hour ago. It appears that one person was shot, and has been rushed to King Edward Memorial Hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time, however we will update with further information as it becomes available through the night. Update 2:15am: The Court... Read more of this article
Yesterday’s Shooting Victim: Second Time Shot
For the second time in recent months, a shooting victim is recovering in hospital after being shot for the second time. 24-year-old Prince Edness was shot yesterday morning [Aug 6] in the Elliott/Court Street area. This is the second time Mr. Edness has been shot, with the first time being two years, also in August, only a few yards away from where... Read more of this article
Second Report Of Gun Shots Today
[Updated] Following the shooting of a 24-year-old man this morning [Aug 6], there has been another report of gunshots. Police have not confirmed whether a gun was actually fired or not, and it is believed that no one is injured. A police spokesman confirmed with us that the reports came in at approximately 10:40pm, with the incident reported to have... Read more of this article
Shooting: “Dispute Between Known Individuals”
The Bermuda Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to the shooting this morning [Aug 6] which left a 24-year-old man hospitalized. Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield said that “it would appear that this is a dispute between known individuals, the police still need all the support it can get to apprehend the offender(s).”... Read more of this article
Shooting On Elliott Street: One Injured
[Updated] Early this morning [Aug 6] a man was shot in the area of Elliott Street in North Hamilton. The Police presently have both ends of Elliot Street blocked off [Court Street and Princess Street sides], as well as one section of Angle Street. Forensic officers are presently in the area processing the crime scene. The area the Police are specifically... Read more of this article
Police: Gun Fired in Sandys on Sunday
Three days after the incident occurred the Police have finally confirmed this afternoon they believe a firearm was discharged on Sunday, saying “is believed that a firearm was discharged at the victim a 31 year old male; thankfully he did not receive any injuries”. It is unclear at this time why the Police took so long to release the confirmation. The... Read more of this article
Sanchey Grant Denies Attempted Murder Charges
Today [Aug 2] 19-year-old Sanchey Winslow Grant of Warwick Parish pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder, as well as two firearm/ammunition possession charges. He appeared before Chief Justice Richard Ground during the monthly arraignment session at Supreme Court, and was remanded in custody with a trial date expected to be set in the... Read more of this article
All Quiet On The Western Front
[Updated] Rumours are flying around Bermuda at the speed of light that a shooting took place in the West End this evening [Aug 1]. The possible-shooting was rumoured to have taken place at various locations in Sandy’s including Woody’s, Boaz Island Gas Station, with the most frequently heard location appearing to be Prison Officers Club. We... Read more of this article
Marico Bassett Charged With Attempted Murder
This morning [July 28] 19-year-old Marico Bassett of Loyalty Drive, Sandys Parish was charged in Magistrates Court with the attempted murder of 44 year old Randolph “Randy” Lightbourne which occurred five days ago on July 23 in Sandy’s Parish. He did not enter a plea as the matter must be heard in Supreme Court and was remanded in... Read more of this article
Man Arrested In Connection With Weekend Shooting
The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection with this past weekend’s shooting in the Charing Cross Tavern area of Sandy’s Parish. The victim, a 44 year old man who has not been officially named, is listed in stable condition in the hospital. Unofficial reports we have suggest he was shot multiple times. There... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Shooting Witnesses
Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield has said that Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the shooting yesterday [July 23], in particular anyone who may have seen a man wearing a white T-shirt on a grey motorcycle riding away from the scene at speed. A 44 yr old man was shot around 5:10pm yesterday in the area of the Charing Cross... Read more of this article
44 Yr Old Man Shot In Sandy’s Parish
Police have confirmed that a man was shot in the Sandy’s Parish area earlier today [July 23]. Unofficial reports we have coming in say that he was shot multiple times at approximately 5pm. We will update with further information when available. Police are appealing for anyone that may have any information to call the main Police number 295-0011... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged With Shane Minors Murder
Under a visible Police presence, 22 year old Ronniko Burchall of Pembroke and 20 year old Leroy Symons of Warwick appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with murder in the shooting death of Shane Minors [pictured]. Mr. Burchall was also charged with a firearm offence. Since the charges are indictable, neither men [who are half-brothers]... Read more of this article
Firearm Incident On Court/Elliot Street Today
Around 3:35am today (July 19), Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the area of Court Street and Elliot Street in Pembroke. The Police say that details about what occurred are unclear at the moment; however there were no reported injuries. An active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for anyone who may... Read more of this article
Teen Targeted In Mount Hill Shooting, No Injuries
[Updated] Only two days after the last shooting, Bernews understands there was a firearm incident in the Mount Hill, Pembroke Parish area tonight [July 12]. We are on the scene now, and there are presently at least three police cars on scene now, and at least half a dozen police officers who are searching the ground with flashlights. There is crime... Read more of this article
