Press Releases
Update – Firearm Incidents
Sat, 2007-12-29
The autopsy on Aquil Richardson was conducted by an overseas forensic pathologist this weekend and has now been completed. We can now confirm that Mr. Richardson died as a result of gun shot wounds inflicted around 9pm Wednesday, December 26th in the Camp Hill, Southampton area and the murder investigation into his death continues.
A total of 8 men have been arrested in connection with the Christmas & Boxing Day shootings in the Camp Hill, Southampton area. Five of those men have since been released, with three remaining in custody.
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Sat, 2007-12-29
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The autopsy on Aquil Richardson was conducted by an overseas forensic pathologist this weekend and has now been completed. We can now confirm that Mr. Richardson died as a result of gun shot wounds inflicted around 9pm Wednesday, December 26th in the Camp Hill, Southampton area and the murder investigation into his death continues. |
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.
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.
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.
Sudden Death
Wed, 2007-12-19
Around 8:10 this morning, Police received a report of a sudden death at a Seamont Lane, Smith’s parish residence. It appears that the body of the deceased, a 44 year old Smith’s parish man, was found at the bottom of the home’s pool by a family member a short time earlier. The Bermuda Fire Service also attended the scene and assisted with draining the pool. The Smith’s parish man’s body was then removed and taken to KEMH via ambulance.
Media Inquiries Made Regarding Specific Criminal Complaint
Thu, 2007-12-13
Today at 7:37pm Police received a query from a reporter from the Royal Gazette as it relates to a specific criminal complaint. At 8:30pm we received specific questions as it relates to the query from the Royal Gazette.
