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 LandGunmen 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. PhilipOne man was killed and three others seriously injured in a late-night shooting in Scarborough, Christ Church, directly in front of the Oistins Police Station. The incident occurred around 11:00 PM on Saturday, and police have since cordoned off the area for investigation. This marks Barbados’ 31st homicide for the year.Source: Starcom Network
Read More Homicide #31: Fatal Shooting Outside Oistins Police StationWhat 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 MurderPolice 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 are investigating a shooting that occurred around 7:30 p.m. (June 18) at 4th Avenue, Cane Vale, Christ Church. Multiple shots were fired, but no one was injured. A video circulating on social media claimed a house in the area was riddled with bullets. Police confirmed the incident but reported no casualties. Source: NationNews
Read More Shooting in Cane ValeSwift police action led to the arrest of a man accused of staging a bold daylight robbery at the Roy Smith Shop in Ealing Grove, Christ Church. The incident occurred on May 22, around midday, when the suspect — who had reportedly been seen loitering outside the premises — seized the opportunity to strike once…
Read More Repeat Offender Nabbed After Armed Robbery at Christ Church ShopAn incident took place earlier this week at the Rubis gas station in Oistins. It appears to have involved an armed robbery and violent attack on a security guard. The traditional news outlets that I monitor have yet to report on the event, however bloggers and social media users have shared footage of the incident,…
Read More Stabbing Incident at Oistins Gas StationA 38-year-old man was shot during a robbery while sitting outside his home in Parish Land, Christ Church. The lone assailant demanded the victim’s possessions, shot him, and chased him into his house, where he stole a chain from his neck before fleeing. The injured man was taken to hospital by private vehicle. Source: Starcom…
Read More Man Shot and Robbed at Home in Parish Land, Christ ChurchA 29-year-old man was taken into police custody after brandishing a knife at the Grantley Adams International Airport around 11 a.m (April 4th). He aggressively demanded to speak with an airline manager, prompting a swift response from airport security. The officers, while sustaining minor injuries, managed to de-escalate the situation, subdue the man, and secure…
Read More Knife-Wielding Man Detained at Grantley Adams Airport