Assistant Commissioner of Police (Serious Crime & Intelligence) Mr. David Mirfield & Detective Chief Inspector (Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit) Mr. Nicholas Pedro - At 5:30am Saturday 27th November 2010, the Bermuda Police Service received reports of gunfire in the St. Monica’s Road area of Pembroke.

On arrival at the scene, two males were found on Mission Lane suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They were conveyed by ambulance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where they underwent surgery.

The victims are a 44 year old & 40 year old male – both from Pembroke. Both men were seriously injured, with the 40 year old tragically suffering paralysis as a result of these gunshot wounds as one of the bullets traversed and severed his spine in his neck region. It is not believed that either man is a member of an identified gang.

An active investigation was immediately commenced with a team of officers from the Serious Crime Unit.

The investigating team understands that some persons were in the area at or immediately following the gunshots and are keen to speak with these persons, or anyone that has information that will assist.

The scene has been forensically examined, and indications are that a total of ten shots were fired at the scene, with both victims receiving multiple injuries. The forensic evidence is being processed and we hope to have early results on these tests soon.

The victims were on a black motorcycle bearing the number BS047 which was a stolen motorcycle. This motorcycle is a black Qingqi motorcycle, and we are appealing for any information on the movements of this bike and the victims prior to the shooting. The victims had spent a short time in a house on Mission Lane prior to being shot. 

Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr. David Mirfield strongly encourages all members of the community to discourage any intended acts of revenge or reprisal. The cycle of violence must be broken so the community can be made safer for everyone.

“The Bermuda Police Service is working hard to bring offenders to justice, which can be seen in the recent appearances of persons before the courts, with convictions in the courts in recent months for a variety of serious offences.

The public must trust the Police Service to bring all offenders to justice and it is only with the continued cooperation of the community to prevent violence and assist the Police in doing so, that this will be achieved.”

The Serious Crime Unit can be contacted on 299-8106 or anyone with any information can contact the confidential & independent Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline 800-8477 (TIPS).