The body of a British man has been discovered in Bermuda with police saying his death “may have a direct link” to reports of gunshots heard the night before.
The body of Kyari Flood was found on Monday at about 1pm and calls had come in at about 10pm on Sunday from residents reporting gunshots, Acting Detective Inspector Derricka Burns said.
Officers attended and spoke to residents but could not pinpoint the source of the shots.
“An extensive search of the area was conducted by police,” she said. “However, nothing suspicious was observed.”
The 23-year-old had past convictions for robbery and was described by his family as someone set on reforming his life after his release from prison.
He had steady employment and was looking forward to returning to England to his father and sister.
A female relative said: "You have a choice to come out and do the same or you can make a plan and change your life. I believe he was intending on making more changes.
“He was excited to be working. He found a place of belonging and purpose. I believe that’s where some changes were taking place. That part for me is really a blessing.
“I was told he was well mannered, very talented, he made time to work, and everyone at this particular establishment where he had been working was very proud of him."
Mr Flood’s mother, Katrina, lost her life in 2011 in a motorcycle crash and her death took a huge toll on him and his sister.
“Kyari was very much the big brother to her. Although he was going through his own pain and trauma, he took care of his sister. He would do whatever it took to make sure she was okay. They had a really, really tight relationship", the relative said.
She described him as “happy-go-lucky” and cheerful “in spite of his troubled side”.
Police said that a man has been arrested in connection with Mr Flood’s murder in a police operation launched at 11 pm on Monday.
The suspect is currently being held at Hamilton police station where he is helping police with their inquiries.
Mr Flood is Bermuda's first murder victim of the year.
