A 30-year-old Smith's man was yesterday taken into custody as Police continued their investigation into the murder of Jamaican James (Junior) Lawes.

Mr. Lawes, 26, died as a result of his injuries early Sunday morning.

He was shot while standing in an alley near popular nightspot Place's Place, at 11 p.m. on Friday.

Jamaican Maurice Martin, 26, and Bermudian Robin Stovell, 49, were also fired upon. Both are now recovering in King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Police have reported a pillion passenger on a passing motorbike fired 11 bullets at the group of men.

A forensic pathologist arrived on the Island yesterday.

Gunshots continued to be heard around the Island in the wake of the triple shooting.

Police were called out to Cambridge Road in Sandys around 12.45 a.m. Sunday.

Forensic evidence discovered in a search of the area suggested a firearm had been discharged however there were no reports of anyone injured.

More gunshots were heard along Club Road in Smith's later that day. Police arrived shortly before 11 p.m. Forensic evidence pointed to a gun being used but again no one was reported injured.

Investigations into both incidents are underway.

St. George's residents also called Police following gunshots in the Ferry Reach area at 5.45 a.m. Sunday however a Bermuda Regiment training exercise was the cause.

Yesterday, members of both the Upper and Lower House commented on the violence.

Minister of Public Safety David Burch told the Senate: "This is the second death for the year with a use of a firearm. Two have died, and seven were injured.

"I have stated previously that it's not an easy task in stopping this violence. Surrender is not an option. Yesterday afternoon, I joined the Acting Governor to be briefed by the Acting Commissioner of Police and senior officers about Friday night's incident, and I am satisfied that the BPS [Bermuda Police Service] is deploying all the necessary resources to address this latest act of violence."

Senator Burch reiterated an earlier commitment to introduce X-ray scanning equipment capable of preventing guns from entering through Bermuda's docks.

He said Government is hoping to improve safety by arming Police with tasers and implementing an electronic tracking system. And there are plans to strengthen the Jurors Act, the Summary Offences Act, the Liquor Licence Act and the Criminal Code to help Police better address the issues of anti-social behaviour.

But Sen. Burch said the community needed to start taking responsibility as well.

"All of these will come to naught if the people of this Country brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers continue to accept this behaviour," he said.

"We need these individuals to come forward and provide whatever information they have. I want to take this opportunity to encourage anyone who may have any information about Friday night's shooting to please share that information with the Police. If you wish to share your information anonymously, you can do so by calling the Crimestoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477) or via the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimestoppers.bm."

Residents have become jaded by such news, Bermuda Democratic Alliance MP Mark Pettingill noted in the House of Assembly.

"People have to remain at the wicket on this issue," the attorney said. "Our way of life is threatened by this continuing crisis on these streets."

Mr. Pettingill stressed the issue is not a black or white problem, but a Bermudian problem. And he said people should take action themselves instead of leaving it to Police or Government.

"People need to be aware of what their children are doing," he said.

"We can't become hardened to this type of behaviour of violence like it's a commonplace event that we accept, because that would be giving up."

Later, in the Motion to Adjourn debate, United Bermuda Party Leader Kim Swan said: "We are seeing the epitome of black-on-black violence in this Country that's killing our young people.

"If it hasn't happened to your family yet, stay tuned. It's coming to a family near you very soon. If you have a young son, or nephew, or daughter out there, you are worried that the next text is coming for you."

Mr. Swan said Government needs to identify which social programmes are not working and get rid of them, while the public must stop turning a blind eye to problems they feel only affect certain sections of the Island.

l Rise Above, Bermuda, a community action group started after a spate of shootings in the week leading to Christmas, is planning another community meeting.

Founder Lou Matthews said yesterday: "With each act of violence, we must redouble our efforts and strengthen our resolve to get involved. We can do this by continuing to mentor young children in affected neighbourhoods, be vigilant reporters of crimes, and offer our expertise and service to organisations in action and families in crisis.

"To this end, Rise Above, Bermuda continues its work. We are currently planning another community meeting on Monday, March 29, 2009 to review our actions and create new ones."

l Last night shooting victim Maurice Martin was in a stable condition in the intensive care unit at KEMH. The other man who was shot on Friday, Robin Stovell, was also reported to be in a stable condition.