Mon, 2025-05-12

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Antoine Daniels - "On behalf of Bermuda Police Service(BPS) I will provide latest updates of police activities since the tragic murders of Miss Jasmin Smith (32) and Mr ShaquanWilliams (29), as well as the attempted murder of three others who were shot and injured at Legends bar on Thursday 1 May.

You will note that within the last week we have had a number of untimely sudden deaths as well, which have kept officers busy in an effort to progress these matters.

Today we are declaring the sudden death of the 28 year young lady found last Thursday morning in Warwick as a suspicious death.

A team has been assigned to conduct investigations into this matter.

Immediately after the murders of Miss Smith and Mr Williams the BPS developed/initiated a multi-purpose response plan with a number of key intents;

Conduct an investigation into the murders/attempt murders

Target those responsible, while at same time reduce opportunities for retaliation

Provide high visibility presence across the island and in particular those areas where the violence is likely to occur

Provide community reassurance to the affected neighbourhoods and wider community

Provide regular updates to local our community and of course seek the public assistance with appeals for information/witnesses

I take this opportunity to both thank and commend those members of the community who have provided various forms of assistance thus far – your support is greatly appreciated and without you these types of investigations are more difficult reconcile.

The results of this initiative are, since 3 May:

441 Stop and Searches

11 warrants executed, 10 linked to the murder investigation

50 MVT’s issued

27 arrests which includes 3 for suspicion of murder

At the time of this release 2 remain in custody with one having been released on bail pending further investigations.

Crime Stoppers Reward

In addition to the BPS response plans we have received support from our partners at Crime Stoppers, who are offering a monetary reward.

The independent charity Crime Stoppers offers up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) reward for the information that leads to an arrest and conviction of each of the individuals responsible for this incident, or the seizure of a firearm.

Crime Stoppers just want your information, they will never ask for your name or personal details. This is a completely anonymous community service to help stop and prevent any further crime. Their confidential hotline is 800-8477 (TIPS)."

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