Shooting response

This evening, the Minister of National  Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided the following in response to today’s shooting.

Minister Caines said, “We are in the early stages of the investigation and the Bermuda Police Service is devoting the appropriate and necessary resources to address this shooting incident. Right now our community is feeling the strain and anxiety and uncertainty of a deadly pandemic that is sweeping the globe.

“Our Government is working tirelessly with our community partners to put in place safeguards and contingencies to protect the lives of all our residents from COVID-19 (coronavirus). The absolute last thing Bermuda needs is an onset of senseless gun violence and anti-social behaviour.

“So, we are urging calm in the community. With what we are facing as a country we need to come together as a people and provide support to one another. Not engage in destructive behaviour.”

Anyone who may have information about today’s incident is asked to contact the police on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.