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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, October 23,2012
Distribution: All Media

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Smith’s Parish

Police responded to multiple reports of gun shots being fired in the area of Peet Point Lane in Smith’s parish around 10:55pm last night (Monday, October 22nd).

Upon police arrival it was forensically confirmed that gun shots were discharged in that area, however there were no reported injuries.

The area was secured and an active investigation has commenced into this confirmed firearm incident.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone that may have seen persons acting suspiciously in the area of Verdmont Road and Peet Point Lane to contact police on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 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