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E-mails, Texts Circulating Regarding Alleged Shooting

Thu, 2007-12-27

 

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of an abundance of e-mails and text messages that circulated throughout the community yesterday claiming that a shooting had taken place or was about to take place on Court Street in Pembroke. We would like to inform the public that no official reports of any such activity were made to the Police on Thursday.

The Bermuda Police Service is asking those individuals who may be sending out similar mischievous messages via text and e-mail to cease immediately.

E-mails, Texts Circulating Regarding Alleged Shooting

Thu, 2007-12-27

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of an abundance of e-mails and text messages that circulated throughout the community yesterday claiming that a shooting had taken place or was about to take place on Court Street in Pembroke. We would like to inform the public that no official reports of any such activity were made to the Police on Thursday.

The Bermuda Police Service is asking those individuals who may be sending out similar mischievous messages via text and e-mail to cease immediately.

Burglary

Wed, 2007-12-26

Around 6:30 this morning, Police received a report of a burglary at Als Laundry on Brunswick Street in Pembroke. The complainant stated that sometime between 6:30pm on Monday and 5:30am on Thursday, an unknown culprit gained entry into the premises. The culprit stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Firearm Incidents

Wed, 2007-12-26

 

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Aquil Richardson of Southampton. Mr. Richardson was fatally shot around 9pm on Wednesday, December 26th in the Camp Hill, Southampton area, while a 25 year old Warwick man was also shot in the lower extremities. The Warwick man is currently in stable condition at KEMH. The Bermuda Police Service extends our sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased.

Firearm Incidents

Wed, 2007-12-26

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Aquil Richardson of Southampton. Mr. Richardson was fatally shot around 9pm on Wednesday, December 26th in the Camp Hill, Southampton area, while a 25 year old Warwick man was also shot in the lower extremities. The Warwick man is currently in stable condition at KEMH. The Bermuda Police Service extends our sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased.

Burglary

Tue, 2007-12-25

Around 5:20 this morning, Police received a report of a burglary at a Forest Hill Drive, Warwick residence. The complainant stated that sometime earlier he was awoken by noises inside his hone. When he went to investigate, he discovered that an unknown culprit had gained entry.

Firearm Incident

Tue, 2007-12-25

(Today is the second consecutive day on which we have received reports of a firearm being used in the Southampton area).

The latest incidents are as follows: Around 9pm today, Police received a report of a shooting in the Camp Hill, Southampton area. Details are unclear at the moment, however a 30 year old Southampton man was fatally shot, while a 25 year old Warwick man was shot in the lower extremities and is presently receiving treatment at KEMH for his injury.

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