January 19th Police have taken a man and a vehicle into custody following a car chase in which officers fired shots. In an official statement, the Barbados Police Service denied social media reports that officers were fired upon during the incident near Cowell Street, Bridgetown. The chase stemmed from a traffic operation in the city,…
Read More Police Fire Shots During Bridgetown Car Chase; Suspect in CustodyJanuary 15th A police officer discharged a firearm while attempting to apprehend a suspect in Shuttle Street, Bridgetown, this morning. Contrary to social media reports, no one was injured. A street vendor who witnessed the incident expressed concern, while community activist Lumumba Batson, who heard the gunshot, urged young men to avoid criminal activity and…
Read More Police Fire Shot During Arrest in Bridgetown; No Injuries ReportedJanuary 13th Police have made swift progress in apprehending suspects involved in a recent wave of armed robberies and are committed to capturing those responsible for recent gun violence. At a press conference, Acting Commissioner Erwin Boyce revealed that a group of young men behind a burglary spree involving firearms had been taken into custody.…
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