Around 5am today, Police received a report of gunshots in the St. Monica’s Mission area of Pembroke. Units responded along with an ambulance and a 30 year old Pembroke man was discovered suffering from gun shot wounds. He was taken to KEMH where he later died as a result of his injuries. No information as to the identity of the victim will be given until the next of kin has been notified.

There is already a significant Police presence in this neighbourhood and others where there is a potential for inter-gang violence. In addition to those officers, Police have specialist officers at the scene from the Serious Crime Unit, Forensic Support Unit and Community Actions Teams to assist with the active investigation into this fatal shooting.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact Inspector Calvin Smith on 295-0011. Also, anyone with any information about the shooting is encouraged to call the confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477 or submit an anonymous tip via the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website at www.crimestoppers.bm.