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Firearm Incident

Mon, 2007-12-24

Around 12:20 this morning, Police received a report of an incident involving a firearm in the Camp Hill, Southampton area. It appears that the victim, a 24 year old Pembroke man, sustained a single gunshot wound; however, the injury is not believed to be life threatening. He is currently in stable condition at KEMH. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Fire

Sun, 2007-12-23

Around 6:40pm on Sunday, Police received a report of a fire at A.S. Cooper Home on Church Street in the City of Hamilton. The Bermuda Fire Service was already at the scene and subsequently extinguished the fire, which was confined to the A.S. Cooper Home section of the building. There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances at this time. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Fast Ferry Collides With Dock

Sat, 2007-12-22

At 6pm on Friday, Police received a report of the fast ferry ‘Cecil B. Smith colliding with the Rockaway ferry dock in Southampton. On arrival at the Hamilton ferry terminal, officers spoke with the pilot of the ferry, a 37 year old Sandys parish man.

Sudden Death

Thu, 2007-12-20

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 44 year old Robert John James of Smiths parish. Mr. James body was found at the bottom of his homes pool by a family member Thursday morning. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. The Bermuda Police Service extends our sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased.

Burglary

Wed, 2007-12-19

At 7:20am on Wednesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Swansville Road, Warwick residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 2:25am and 5:50am that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into the home. The culprit stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

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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.

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