Shooting: 34-Yr-Old Receives ‘Superficial Wound’
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting last night in the Court Street, Elliot Street area, and said that it “appears that a 34-year-old male was involved in a confrontation with another man and during this confrontation the 34-year-old male was shot at, receiving a superficial wound.”
The police said a “suspect has been identified,” and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact with Detective Sergeant Smith on 441-717-0864, e-mail jsmith2@bps.bm, or call the anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477.
A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a confirmed firearm incident that occurred in the Court Street, Elliot Street Pembroke area.
“This shooting occurred approximately 6:04 p.m. on Sunday the 14th May, 2017.
“It appears that a 34-year-old male was involved in a confrontation with another man and during this confrontation the 34-year-old male was shot at, receiving a superficial wound.
“The male victim then reported the matter to police and an investigation commenced.
“The Bermuda Police Service is appealing to members of the public for their assistance and are particularly interested in speaking with persons that were in the area of Court Street at the time of this shooting.
“We are aware that there were several persons in the area and motorists that travelled along Court Street at the time of this shooting. We want to hear from you.
“The investigation is being led by Detective Sergeant Jason Smith of the Serious Crime Unit and a suspect has been identified.
“Any information that members of the public may have regarding this incident, we are asking you to make contact with Detective Sergeant Smith on 441-717-0864 or e-mail jsmith2@bps.bm. You can also call the anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477.”
Anything on camera?
Well sounds like the victim knows the guy and the place was full of witnesses so we should have this solved in a jiffy and we can all go back and get on with frequenting North o’ town.
Huh? Suspect identified? So, I assume he is “wanted”.. should the public be aware if the “wanted” person? Maybe we can help catch the suspect?
A suspect has been identified, hopefully, by the victim, as well as by camera, now there is a need to go thru the process—I do have one question..why does it take almost 3 months, in some cases, to put some persons in court and have an early trial date..i.e. the men who were fighting on court street, they pleaded not guilty but the trial date is not to July..Its taking too long, and others get the impression they can run wild all summer.