Log In

Reset Password
BERMUDA | RSS PODCAST

Renewed police appeal over shooting in Sandys

Bermuda Police Service (File photograph by Akil Simmons)

A renewed appeal was made by police last night for information about a shooting in Sandys this month.

Two people were hurt in the incident on August 6.

Detective Inspector Jason Smith, of the serious crime unit, said earlier that several people were in the area of the Caroline Bay dock and they might have seen what happened.

A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said last night: “The BPS are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information on that shooting incident at the Caroline Bay Marina earlier this month.

“As we indicated then, around 11.13pm on Sunday, August 6, police received several reports of gunshots in the Caroline Bay, George’s Bay Road area.

“Upon the arrival of officers and other first responders at the scene, it was ascertained that two people were injured in the confirmed firearms incident.

“One victim was shot in the chest, the other sustained a bullet wound to the hand.

“Both victims were attended to at the scene by EMTs before being transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

“They have both since been discharged.”

Anyone with information was asked to call Detective Sergeant Odessa Philip on 717-2193 or e-mail ophilip@bps.bm.

The BPS spokesman added: “You may also call the main police number, 295-0011, or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

“Alternatively, we urge you to share the information with a police officer you know or via the BPS community reporting portal at portal.police.bm.

You must be Registered or to post comment or to vote.

Published August 28, 2023 at 7:54 am (Updated August 28, 2023 at 7:54 am)

Renewed police appeal over shooting in Sandys

What you
Need to
Know
1. For a smooth experience with our commenting system we recommend that you use Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Firefox or Chrome Browsers. Additionally please clear both your browser's cache and cookies - How do I clear my cache and cookies?
2. Please respect the use of this community forum and its users.
3. Any poster that insults, threatens or verbally abuses another member, uses defamatory language, or deliberately disrupts discussions will be banned.
4. Users who violate the Terms of Service or any commenting rules will be banned.
5. Please stay on topic. "Trolling" to incite emotional responses and disrupt conversations will be deleted.
6. To understand further what is and isn't allowed and the actions we may take, please read our Terms of Service
7. To report breaches of the Terms of Service use the flag icon