Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said he is “deeply troubled” at the death of a young man shot in his constituency last night.The 26-year-old was said to be riding home on his bike when he was shot multiple times at close range at the junction of Band Room Lane and North Shore Road around 10.20pm.Residents reported he was attacked by someone on a bike who then continued along North Shore Road before speeding up Mission Lane.The Royal Gazette is not publishing the victim's name until the police have released it.The incident happened on the edge of Mr Perinchief's Pembroke Central constituency.“All I can say is it's very concerning,” he said. “It's deeply troubling, especially the pattern [of gun murders]. It seems every month a young man loses his life.”The victim is the fourth of the year so far, following Colford Ferguson in Sandys, and Jamiko LeShore and Randy Robinson in Devonshire.Mr Perinchief said it is too early to comment in detail on the latest murder. However, he said: “I'm going to have a meeting later with the Commissioner of Police who informed me this morning about this.”This afternoon, Government issued a statement saying Mr Perinchief had met with the police, along with Junior Minister, Senator Jonathan Smith.They met with the Commissioner of Police and his Senior Command team in the wake of last night’s shooting.Mr Perinchief said: “The Commissioner and his team provided a comprehensive briefing on this tragic incident and I am satisfied that they are well engaged in the investigative process and I urge those members of the public who may have information to come forward to assist.“Violent acts such as last night’s shooting are senseless and deprive the community of deserved peace and a family of a loved one’s presence. There are no winners.“My sincerest condolences are expressed to the family of the late David Clarke.”Shocked residents of the neighbourhood have also spoken of their horror at the victim being gunned down right outside their houses.A 26-year-old woman who went to the same Pembroke primary school as the victim said: “I came in late, around 10.30pm, and the police were blocking off the road.“I saw him every day. He lived alone, I believe. He was quiet and didn't talk much, but as he got older he seemed more full of life.”The woman, who asked that her name not be published, said her neighbours told her that two culprits left the scene on a motorbike.Another area resident, a middle-aged man, said: “I heard three shots. I refused to come out of my house until someone else was on the scene.”Referring to shootings in 2009 and 2010 that claimed the life of Kumi Harford and then injured his brother Jakai Harford in nearby Mission Lane, the man said: “It's happened before, right on the top of the lane. When we go indoors we try to lock our doors and keep our windows sealed.”The area is known as the heartland of the notorious 42 gang, although police have yet to comment on whether the murder was gang-related.Several police cars could be seen conducting patrols in the area this morning and Bandroom Lane remains cordoned off, with police guarding the scene.