St. Michael

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February 5th 20-year-old Shelton Dwayne Milton Blackman has been charged in connection with last Wednesday’s stabbing at Barbados Community College. He faces an indictable charge for serious bodily harm with intent to maim, disfigure, or disable 19-year-old Whiniki Morris-Buntin, who suffered multiple stab wounds to the torso. Blackman has been remanded to Dodds Prison until…

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by 0 comments on "Daylight Terror: St. Michael Woman Robbed at Gunpoint on Her Porch"

January 31st A Waterford, St. Michael resident was left traumatized after being robbed at gunpoint while sitting on her porch in Belleview Gap. The incident occurred around 3 PM on Friday when two men, one armed with a gun, attempted to steal her gold chain and bracelet. A struggle ensued, but the woman managed to…

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January 31st An autistic man in his twenties was hospitalized after being stabbed and robbed near Cheapside Market around 7 a.m. Vendors rushed to his aid as he attempted to fight off at least two attackers armed with knives and sticks. A witness described the victim’s condition as serious. Source: Starcom Network

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by 0 comments on "Police Fire Shots During Bridgetown Car Chase; Suspect in Custody"

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,…

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by 0 comments on "Attorney General Promises Crackdown After Triple Shooting in The Pine"

January 18th Attorney General Dale Marshall has announced an increased police presence in The Pine, St. Michael, vowing that gunmen will not be allowed to terrorize communities. This follows a series of shootings in the area, including an incident on Saturday night at Princess Royal Avenue, where three people—a 43-year-old man, a 51-year-old man, and…

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by 0 comments on "Bush Hall Altercation Leaves Two Injured; Hospital Security Locked Down"

January 18th Two men were injured, one seriously, during an altercation in Bush Hall, St. Michael. Reports indicate that one man was chopped while the other was stabbed. Both were taken to the hospital, prompting a security lockdown at the facility. Sources say such lockdowns are standard protocol when gunshot victims arrive to ensure the…

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by 0 comments on "Gunmen Open Fire on Home in The Pine; Family Left Traumatized"

January 16th Gunmen opened fire on a home in The Pine, St. Michael, last night, leaving a family deeply shaken but unharmed. Some bullets also struck a neighboring house. The occupant, a mother of six, recounted that she was about to put her baby to sleep when the shooting began. Three of her children and…

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by 0 comments on "Gunfire Reported in Golden Rock, St. Michael; No Injuries Confirmed"

January 16th Police are investigating reports of gunfire at Golden Rock, The Pine, St. Michael, on Thursday night. Residents reported hearing a barrage of shots, prompting a police response. There were no indications of injuries. This incident comes less than two weeks after a shooting in the same area that left three people injured. Source:…

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by 0 comments on "Police Fire Shot During Arrest in Bridgetown; No Injuries Reported"

January 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…

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by 0 comments on "Shooting at The Pine Jan 4/5th"

NOTE: I am back-filling January non-fatal violent crime-related news. This particular incident happened on Jan 4th or 5th. Three people have been injured in a shooting at the Pine, St. Michael. Starcom Network News understands that the incident occurred at Golden Rock last evening. The injured individuals were transported to hospital by ambulance. Source: Starcom…

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