An 83-year-old woman in St. Michael was the latest victim in a disturbing series of attacks targeting elderly Barbadians. On Saturday night (June 28th), a gunman attempted to enter her home, pointing a firearm and demanding she turn off the lights and television. Fortunately, the woman escaped unharmed after calling police, but the gunman fled…
Read More Gunman Targets 83-Year-Old Woman in Her St. Michael HomeIn Part 1 of this blog series, I gave some background on the Barbados Safety Poll — how it came about, how it was run, and who responded. Now in Part 2, I dive into the actual responses and see how different groups of people answered the question: “How safe do you feel living in…
Read More Barbados Safety Poll – June 2025: Perceptions by Demographic (Part 2)Introduction Around the second week of June, I decided to launch an online poll that asked one simple question: “How safe do you feel living in Barbados today?” This was not meant to be a formal survey (while that would have been more rigorous, it would also be more expensive and complicated to carry out).…
Read More Barbados Safety Poll – June 2025: Background and Respondent Profile (Part 1)What was initially reported as a suspected hit and run has now been reclassified as a homicide. Laqwain Morris, 35, of Silver Hill, Christ Church, was found dead on Lodge Road around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday (June 24th). While early reports suggested he was struck by a vehicle, an autopsy revealed he had been shot.…
Read More Homicide #27: Suspected Hit and Run Now Confirmed as MurderTracking violent incidents in Barbados is central to everything I do here on the blog and in the homicide database. It all starts with checking the news periodically throughout the day and into the night. Once I find something related to violent crime, it becomes an incident. This also means that my numbers may understate…
Read More Tracking Violent Incidents in Barbados January to May 2025Two vendors were seriously injured in a knife attack at the Cheapside Fish Market this morning. A third individual who tried to intervene was also hurt, though his injuries were minor. He reportedly threw bottles to break up the fight. Police responded quickly, and the injured were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Investigations are…
Read More Stabbing incident at Bridgetown Fisheries ComplexA man was fatally shot near a funeral home in Bush Hall, St. Michael, just after viewing his deceased brother’s body. Two men reportedly exited a vehicle and opened fire, striking the victim multiple times. Despite emergency medical efforts, he later died, becoming Barbados’ 28th homicide for the year. Police investigations are ongoing. Source: Starcom…
Read More Homicide #28: Fatal Shooting in Bush Hall, St. MichaelPolice are investigating an armed robbery that occurred earlier tonight (June 25) in the Ivy housing area, St. Michael. According to eyewitness reports, three masked men robbed a canteen, during which gunshots were fired, sending bystanders fleeing for safety. The suspects reportedly escaped in the area near St. Giles Primary School. Police are on the…
Read More Masked Men Rob Canteen in The Ivy, Shots FiredPolice are investigating a burglary at the home of a 99-year-old woman in Christ Church. A group of men broke into her house during last night (June 24th) and stole a container with an undisclosed sum of money. Thankfully, no one was harmed. The elderly resident, Ms. Holder, is a well-known former newspaper vendor who…
Read More 99-Year-Old Woman Burglarized in Christ ChurchPolice responded to an incident at Belair, St. George around 8 p.m. on Monday night (June 23). According to reports, a group of men armed with machetes were seen approaching a house in the area. At this time, there are no reports of injuries or further incidents. The situation is still developing, and official details…
Read More Police Respond to Machete-Wielding Group in St. George