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Media Relations Dept.
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Date:Monday, June 29,2020
Distribution: All Media

Death of Lavonte Williams

The Bermuda Police Service can now identify the victim in yesterday’s fatal marine incident as Lavonte Williams.

Mr. Williams was thrown from his jet-ski while out on the Great Sound at about 7:00 p.m. on Sunday 28th June.

He was taken by boat to the dock at Jews Bay, where a waiting ambulance conveyed him to the King Edward the VII memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist the family of the deceased during this difficult time.

The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the relatives of Mr. Williams.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department