38-Year-OId Man Injured In Shooting On Court St
[Updated] A 38-year-old man has been injured in a shooting on Court Street, the police have confirmed.
A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which took place in the area of Court Street and Elliott Street outside the Spinning Wheel night club, around 12:15am on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
“Initial reports indicate one male sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
“There were several people in the area when the incident occurred and police are appealing for eyewitness or anyone who may have any information to call the main police number, 295-0011.
Update 4.30pm: a police spokesperson said, “Investigations continue into the firearms incident which occurred in the area of Court Street outside the Spinning Wheel night club on Court Street, Pembroke around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
“A 38-year-old man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds in that incident remains in hospital, where he continues to receive treatment for his injuries, which are not considered life-threatening.
“Court Street remained closed between Dundonald Street and Elliott Street for approximately four hours after the incident while the scene was forensically processed. Several spent shells were recovered.
“It is understood that immediately after the shooting, two men dressed in dark clothing with dark tinted helmets were seen speeding along King Street on a motorcycle that did not have any number plates.
“Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen individuals fitting this description in the area of Court Street and Elliott Street, Pembroke, shortly before or after the shooting.
“We wish to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward with information on this incident. However, we are aware there were several others who would have witnessed what happened and we ask that you or anyone with any information please contact Acting Detective Inspector Anneka Donawa on 717-2250 or via email, adonawa@bps.bm.
“You may also call the main police number 295-0011, or share the information with a police officer you know. Alternatively, please provide the information using the police community reporting portal at, https://portal.police.bm or via the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.bmand completing the anonymous crime reporting form
That can’t be more than 100 yards from the police station. What are they doing? They would have heard the gunshots, how has someone not been caught?
Sometimes it feels like they don’t want to catch them, justifying extra police resources.
What has this country become.