Barbados has recorded at least 8 homicides from the beginning to the end of November. For the year so far, i.e., January 1 to November 30, the island has had at least 47 homicides. Disclaimer: My count and analysis are based primarily on mainstream media reports and Barbados Police Service information, as such, my numbers may…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January to November 2025A man died following a dispute at a residence in Work Hall, St. Philip around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday (Nov 29). He was injured during the altercation, left the house, and collapsed nearby. Paramedics found no signs of life, and a doctor later pronounced him dead. He has been identified as 30-year-old Damon Corbin of…
Read More Homicide #47: Death in St. PhilipWhile updating the Barbados Homicide Database recently, I noticed that November 19th now has two fatal shootings recorded a few hours apart (President Kennedy Drive and Station Hill). That led me to take a closer look at the data to see how often we’ve had days where more than one person was attacked that ultimately…
Read More Days With Multiple Attacks Resulting in HomicidesUPDATE: There was another fatal shooting today (Nov 19) in Station Hill, St. Michael (two in one day). Also, missing from my count was a homicide that happened in Station Hill on Sunday November 16th. The Database has been updated. With the additional data, it brings the total to at least 46 homicides for 2025,…
Read More Homicides in November (2015–2025)Around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday 8 November 2025, police say a man who was socializing near a business in Weston, St. James, was confronted by three masked, armed assailants as he tried to leave; the assailants fired at him and he returned fire with his licensed firearm. Two of the attackers were hit — one…
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