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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Tuesday, November 02,2010
Distribution: All Media

Reported & Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke

Around 8pm on Monday, Police responded to a reported firearm incident in the Marsh Folly Road/Bernard Park, Pembroke area. On arrival officers conducted a thorough search of the scene; however, nothing was found to substantiate the report at that time and no one has reported being injured.

Around 8:45pm on Monday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. Forensic evidence found suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured. Subsequently ‘missiles’ were thrown by unknown individuals in the area; however again, there were no reported injuries. It is unknown at this time if both incidents are related. An active investigation into both incidents is underway.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information about either incident to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8106. An anonymous call can also be made to the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline at 800-8477.


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