Wed, 2023-10-18

Shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, police received a report of a firearms incident in the area of Park Road, Pembroke.

Upon arrival, officers were informed that a lone suspect riding a motorcycle discharged a firearm in the direction of two males who were standing outside the nearby Bermy Cuisine restaurant.

The suspect then rode off in the direction of Woodlands Road.

There have been no reports of any injuries.

The suspect was said to have been riding a white step-through motorcycle.

They were wearing a black jacket, dark coloured pants, white sneakers and a black helmet.

Detective Inspector, Jason Smith appealed for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect, believed to be a male: “We are asking anyone with CCTV cameras along Woodlands Road and the surrounding area, to please check their devices to see whether they may have captured video or still images of anyone fitting the description of the suspect.”

Mr. Smith added: “The brazenness of this incident is particularly alarming as it took place at the height of the luncheon interval, with several people gathered outside the Bermy Cuisine restaurant, or making their way back to their places of work or to patronise nearby businesses. This should be cause for major concern among the community and I am asking that anyone with any information at all on this incident to please get in contact with us urgently.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Inspector Smith on 717-0864, via email, jsmith2@bps.bm. Alternatively, please call the main police number, 295-0011 or provide the information to a police officer you know.

You may also provide the information via the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm or call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Friday, 20th October 2023 - A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident. Watch the press conference.

Monday, 30th October 2023- Around 2:45 p.m. on Friday, October 27th, 2023, police executed a firearms warrant at a Mount Hill, Pembroke, residence, in relation to the ongoing investigation into a confirmed firearms incident, which occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, in the area of Park Road, Pembroke.

A 29-year-old male was arrested at the residence in relation to that matter.
 
Several items liable for seizure were recovered during the execution of the warrant.
 
Police continue to appeal for members of the public who may have any information on that non-injury shooting, to please get in contact with Detective Inspector Jason Smith on 717-0864 or via e-mail, jsmith2@bps.bm.
 
You may also contact Detective Sergeant Anneka Donawa on, 717-2250 or, via e-mail, adonawa@bps.bm.
 
We take this opportunity to again thank those members of the public who have so far come forward to assist with the investigation.
 
This has resulted in the development of significant leads, which are currently being pursued.

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