Sat, 2010-05-22

Around 12:20am today, Police received reports of gunshots in the St. Monica’s Road/The Glebe Road, Pembroke area. Officers attended the scene a short time later and made a thorough search of the vicinity including speaking with area residents. Officers attended the scene quickly and made a thorough search of the vicinity including speaking with area residents. This area is one of several that Police regularly conduct high visibility patrols in and will continue to do so.

Around 6:30am today, Police returned to the area to continue their search, including officers from the Forensic Support Unit. Forensic evidence found suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured. An investigation into this matter is underway.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8121 or the independent 24 hour confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.

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