Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Bermuda Police Service - Serious Crime Unit is continuing its investigations into a number of firearms incidents that took place over the past 10 days. The Service is working on the theory that all four incidents are connected. Two of the incidents resulted in relatively minor injuries and two of the intended victims were fortunate to escape without harm.

The first incident took place on Sunday 2nd October at 12.45pm in Glebe Road Pembroke, two suspects on a dark coloured motorcycle rode up to a group of males and fired four shots and rode off in the direction of Parsons Road. None of the males were hit. The second incident took place on Wednesday 5th October, at 2.15pm on South Road roundabout where again a single motorcycle with two riders fired at least three shots at a Parks Department worker who was working on the traffic island. The man fled and was uninjured. Two days later on Friday 7th of October at about 9.20pm, two males riding a motorcycle were shot at by two other males also riding a motorcycle along North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish in the vicinity of Shelly Bay. One victim received a relatively minor wound to his hand. This incident was originally reported to police as a road traffic collision. The last incident resulted in a 25 year old male from Devonshire being shot near Gravity Night Club in the Old Clay House Inn car park at 3:15am on Saturday 8th October, 2011. The victim was taken to hospital but again released following treatment, and although his injuries are relatively minor, this could easily have resulted in far worse injuries.

So far, detectives have arrested four men in connection with this series of incidents, three remain in custody and one has been bailed. A comprehensive forensic strategy was put in place at all four scenes, with both CCTV and material items being recovered at each, officers will continue to examine all evidence recovered. Officers have also taken a number of witness statements and are beginning to build a full picture of events.

Detectives are eager to speak with anyone that may have witnessed any of these incidents, or who may have information relating to the cases.

Any information provided will be treated in confidence. Members of the public can leave information anonymously on the independent Crime Stoppers hotline by calling 800-8477. Or call the Serious Crime Unit directly on 247-1340.

Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - This spate of shootings has come at a time where violence of this nature has significantly reduced, it is however an obvious setback at a time when the Bermuda Police Service and partner agencies are making significant strides to reduce the violence. We remain determined to work tirelessly in bringing about peace and will continue to do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.