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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:Thursday, December 30,2021
Distribution: All Media

21 Year Old Man Injured in Mount Hill Road Shooting

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday 29th December 2021, police received a 911 call reporting gun shots heard in the area of Mount Hill Road, Pembroke.

Police attended the scene which has now been cordoned off while it is being forensically processed.

Early indications are, a twenty-one-year old male sustained a gunshot wound and was transported via private vehicle to King Edward Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.

Traffic controls were in place until the scene was forensically processed, which caused delays for area residents trying to get home.

The suspect description and direction of travel is as follows:

Two men travelling on a motorcycle; both men were wearing dark clothing and helmets with visors. The suspects travelled along Mount Hill, before the pillion passenger discharged a firearm in the direction of the victim, then travelled away from the scene toward Berkeley Road.

Anyone who may have scene two men on a motorcycle acting suspiciously in the area, or has information on this incident is asked to call 211, the main police number, 295-0011, or, Crime Stoppers 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