Former Bermuda wicket-keeper batsman Fire Crockwell died after being shot in Pembroke, Bermuda on Monday morning. The incident reportedly happened near 3AM as the player was fatally wounded near DeSilva Close, in the area of Woodlands Road.
The 30-year old was immediately taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he died due to the injuries he suffered. Another victim was also discovered in the same area who was stabbed and is admitted to the hospital.
Bermuda Cricket Board has released a statement which states, “The Bermuda Cricket Board expresses its shock and sadness at the loss today of Fiqre Crockwell. We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family and friends at this difficult time.“
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “It is unclear whether the shooting victim and stabbing victim were involved in the same incident or separate incidents.”
Fiqre Crockwell has represented Bermuda in 2 ODIs and 5 T20Is during 2009 to 2012 as all of his appearances came during the World Cup qualifiers of Bermuda. In his last appearance, he managed to score 47 runs against Uganda in a T20I.
In 2015, Crockwell was accused of possessing heroin with intent to supply. However, the 30-year old denied the charges and subsequently withdrew from the Bermuda squad for a 4-nation tournament in the USA and had never featured for them again.
Senator Jeff Baron, the Minister of National Security, said: “It is heart-wrenching to confront another tragic loss of life. Our thoughts and prayers will hopefully bring some measure of comfort to Mr. Crockwell’s family and friends. It will be important for any witnesses to make every effort to assist the police while such terrible events are fresh in their minds.”
Gun violence is one of the major problems in Bermuda and both the police and government are trying to stop the menace from spreading further.