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Burglar shoots himself during raid

A bungling burglar shot himself after a two-man raid on a house in Hamilton Parish, it was revealed last night. The two fled the scene after the self-inflicted gunshot wound. And police last night said a man was arrested in connection with the incide...
Mar 17, 2014
Court

Man denies handling ammunition

A Sandys man has been charged with handling ammunition and possession of cannabis with intent to sell. Princeton Hunt, 25, of George’s Bay Lane, denied handling a 7.62mm round of ammunition on a date unknown, between July 7, 2012, and August 21, 2013...
Feb 08, 2014
Court

Witness saw gunman shoot near nightclub

A witness described seeing a gunman open fire on Reid Street as the trial of three men accused of attempted murder continued yesterday. Devon Hewey, 25, Cervio Cox, 30, both from Warwick, and Julian Washington, 24, from Pembroke, all deny two charges...
Jan 29, 2014
Court

Single particle of gunshot residue on cellphone, court hears

Forensic evidence against a teen athlete accused of attempting to shoot another man dead includes a single microscopic particle of what can unequivocally be called gunshot residue. And a reference to “shooting at close range” retrieved from the phone...
Jan 28, 2014
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Secret Santa helps mothers of gun victims

A secret Santa has been on a mission since Christmas Eve to bring gifts to each of the Island’s mothers who have lost a son to guns — and he is now halfway through his list. The Parks Department worker told The Royal Gazette he’d been moved by the si...
Jan 10, 2014
Other

"Gunshots reported in Southampton"

Gunshots were fired in the area of South Road, in Southampton last night. The incident happened at around 10.24pm outside Ranger Sports Club. Police investigated the reports and confirmed that a firearm had been discharged, however no one was injured...
Dec 21, 2013
Other

A roll call of pain

From Brian Simmons to Jonathan Dill, the roll call of names was a stark reminder of the toll violence has taken on Bermuda in recent years. In all 47 murder victims were named in a moving ceremony at the First Church of God on North Shore, where moth...
Dec 16, 2013
Other

Shots fired in Warwick

At approximately 5:15pm police responded to reports of gun shots being fired on Middle Road in Warwick. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that two men on a motorcycle discharged a firearm in the area of Middle Road behind the Money Shop, howeve...
Dec 02, 2013
Other

Helping the children whose lives have been scarred by gun crime

A benevolent fund for children traumatised by gang violence must embrace the families of shooters as well as their victims, according to community activist Gina Spence. Optimistic that her charity is close to creating the fund for 37 children whose l...
Nov 22, 2013
Crime

Hunt for gas station robbers continues

Police are still looking for three men who raided a Southampton gas station on Monday night brandishing knives and a firearm. No one was injured in the robbery, but the suspects were able to escape with a quantity of cash. A Police spokesman said: “D...
Nov 06, 2013
Crime

"Weeks calls for gangs to put down their guns"

Reports of gunshots in Pembroke sparked a renewed call for peace from MP Michael Weeks. According to Police, at around 12.20am on Saturday officers responded to reports of gunshots in the St Monica’s Road area. A Police spokesman said there were no r...
Oct 07, 2013
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