August 2025

Around 10:15 p.m. Wed, Aug 27, 2025, police responded to reports of a shooting at Simmons Land, Fairfield. The victim, Romario Payne, 25, of Haynesville, St. James, had reportedly exited a car with other men when multiple shots were fired. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene; death was later confirmed by…

Read More Homicide #34: Fatal Shooting in St. Michael

A fatal altercation occurred at Parish Land, Christ Church, around 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Ewing Forde. Another man was seriously injured during the incident. According to Acting Inspector Ryan Brathwaite, preliminary investigations suggest a dispute between the two men escalated, resulting in fatal stab wounds. Police…

Read More Homicide #33: Fatal Stabbing in Parish Land

A woman’s body was discovered on August the 14th, around 5:30 p.m. at Grand View, Shop Hill, St. Thomas. The report was made to the police by a male individual. Upon arrival, officers summoned a medical doctor, who later confirmed the woman had died. Police are seeking public assistance and encourage anyone with information about…

Read More Nude female body found in Shop Hill, St. Thomas

Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on the morning of August 2 as 26-year-old Jaire Tyrek Quintyne, of Passage Road, St. Michael. The incident took place around 7:15 a.m. at Country Park Towers, Country Road, St. Michael. According to police reports, two men were walking between two apartment blocks when…

Read More Homicide #32: Fatal Shooting at Country Park Towers

Gunmen in a vehicle robbed five people at bus stops in Christ Church and St. Philip this morning, holding victims at gunpoint before fleeing. No one was injured, but the incidents left victims shaken. Police are investigating and will release more details later. Source: Starcom Network

Read More Gunmen Target Bus Stops in Christ Church and St. Philip

At the end of July 2025, Barbados had recorded at least 3 homicides between between the beginning of the month and the end of the month. For the year so far, i.e., January 1 to July 31, the island has had at least 31 homicides. Disclaimer: My count and analysis are based solely on media reports,…

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