UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Nigel Gibbs
The Police at District A Station are conducting investigations into a stabbing incident which occurred about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 at Lower Bridge Gap, Cave Hill, St. Michael.
Initial investigations revealed that a male was walking along a track when he was approached by another male who inflicted a number of stab wounds to his body. Police assistance was sought and on their arrival, they found the lifeless body of a male. Medical assistance was summoned, a medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death.
The deceased has been identified as Nigel Gibbs, 75 years of Cave Hill, St. Michael. A suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the District A Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.
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UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Neil Renville
The police operations control received a report about 1:36 a.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 of the body of a male lying at Chapman Cross Street, St. Michael.
Initial investigations have shown that the male was in a bar in the immediate area when he was involved in a verbal altercation with another person. He subsequently left the bar, then gunshots were heard. On the arrival of the police medical assistance was sought, a medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death.
The deceased has been identified as Neil Renville 33yrs Adventist Gap, Jackson St Michael.
Investigations are continuing.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist us to please contact the Criminal Investigations Department (Central) at telephone numbers 430-7189 or 430-7190, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police Station.
UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Tyrese Skinner
Police received a report about 1:04 a.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 of gunshots being discharged in the area of a business establishment at Cox Road, Frere Pilgrim, Christ Church.
Investigations revealed that a number of gunshots were heard and a male who attended an event at the establishment was discovered laying in the carpark near to the establishment. He was transported by a private motor vehicle to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Tyrese Skinner 24yrs of Fustic Village, St Lucy.
Investigations are continuing.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist us to please contact the District ‘B’ Police Station at 437-4311, Oistins Police Station 418-2612, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police Station.
MISSING GIRL – Shakira Hinkson
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Shakira Hinkson, 14 years of #27 Meadowvale Heights, Prior Park, St. James, a 4th form student of the Parkinson Memorial school, who was last seen about 7:07 a.m on Friday 27th February, 2026.
DESCRIPTION:
Shakira is approximately five feet two inches (5’ 2”) in height, slim build, brown complexion, small head, big eyes, thin lips, thick eyebrows, pointed nose, pointed chin, small breasted, muscular arms and legs and bow legged. Her ear lobes are pierced twice on both lobes. She has a medium length braided hairstyle, she has a visible scar on her right forearm and speaks with a Barbadian accent. She was last seen wearing her school uniform being a green pleated skirt, yellow shirt, green and yellow belt, brown socks and brown shoes.
Hinkson is known to frequents 1st Ave Waithe Road, Greens, St George, Fernihurst, Black Rock, St. Michael and Oxnards Crescent, St. James areas.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Shakira Hinkson, is asked to contact the Holetown Police Station at 419-1700, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or any police station.
STABBING INCIDENT – Lower Bridge Gap, Cave Hill, St. Michael
The Police at District A Station are conducting investigations into a stabbing incident which occurred about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 at Lower Bridge Gap, Cave Hill, St. Michael.
Initial investigations revealed that a male was walking along a track when he was approached by another male who inflicted a number of stab wounds to his body. Police assistance was sought and on they arrival, they found the lifeless body of a male. Medical assistance was summoned, a medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death.
A person of interest who has a psychiatric history is now assisting the police with the investigation.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the District A Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.
TRACED WOMAN – Julia Angela Layne
Julia Angela Layne, 56 years of #38 Golden Circle Amity Lodge, Rendezvous Christ Church, who was reported missing on Friday 27th February, 2026, has been traced and is safe.
The Administration of The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) thanks the public and the media for their assistance in this matter and looks forward to your continued cooperation in the future.
SHOOTING INCIDENT – Chapman Cross Street, St. Michael
The police operations control received a report about 1:36 a.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 of the body of a male lying at Chapman Cross Street, St. Michael.
Initial investigations have shown that the male was in a bar in the immediate area when he was involved in a verbal altercation with another person. He subsequently left the bar, then gunshots were heard. On the arrival of the police medical assistance was sought, a medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death.
Investigations are continuing.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist us to please contact the Criminal Investigations Department (Central) at telephone numbers 430-7189 or 430-7190, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police Station.
SHOOTING INCIDENT – Cox Road, Frere Pilgrim, Christ Church
Police received a report about 1:04 a.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 of gunshots being discharged in the area of a business establishment at Cox Road, Frere Pilgrim, Christ Church.
Investigations revealed that a number of gunshots were heard and a male who attended an event at the establishment was discovered laying in the carpark near to the establishment. He was transported by a private motor vehicle to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigations are continuing.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist us to please contact the District ‘B’ Police Station at 437-4311, Oistins Police Station 418-2612, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police Station.
IN CUSTODY – Justin Omari Jones
Justin Omari Jones, alias ‘Gringo’ or ‘Elgringo’ of Fairfield Cross Roads, Tudor Bridge, St. Michael, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Friday 7th November, 2025, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in police custody.
On Saturday 28th February 2026, he was brought into police custody and is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations.
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) wishes to thank the general public and the media for their assistance in this matter.
IN CUSTODY – Omar Ricardo Best
Omar Ricardo Best, 32 years of 2nd Avenue Vauxhall, Christ Church, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Friday 27th February, 2026, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in police custody.
On Saturday 28th February 2026, he was brought into police custody and is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations.
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) wishes to thank the general public and the media for their assistance in this matter.
