The investigation into the murder of James Lawes is ongoing. A 30 year old Smith’s parish man is currently in custody in relation to this matter. A forensic pathologist has arrived on island to conduct an autopsy of the deceased.

The investigative team is making steady progress and wishes to thank those individuals who have assisted with their inquiries thus far. However, it is known that there were several people in the area around the time of Friday night’s shooting.

Police remain particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the area of Dundonald Street and Court Street in Pembroke around 10:55pm Friday and saw anything suspicious, no matter how insignificant it may have seemed at the time.

Any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information is urged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8115 or the independent 24 hour confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477. Anonymous tips can also be sent via the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website at www.crimestoppers.bm.