Police renew appeal for witnesses to Legends attack
The Bermuda Police Service appealed again for witnesses in connection with a double murder at the Legends Bar in Somerset.
Jasmin Smith, 32, and Shaquan Williams, 29, were killed when shots were fired at patrons at about 10.30pm on May 1 at the bar.
A 23-year-old man was charged in connection with the shooting and the police said a suspect who remains at large is injured.
Anyone who may know of his whereabouts was urged to reach out to the police or take him to hospital so that he receives necessary medical care.
Witnesses were asked to contact Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns on 717-0921 or via e-mail at dburns@bps.bm.
Contact can also be made with the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477 or its online reporting platform at https://crimestoppers.bm.
Reports can also be lodged via the community reporting portal police.portal.bm, and witnesses can also speak to a police officer with whom they are familiar.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of each suspect.
Ms Burns thanked members of the public who have assisted in investigations into the incident.
She said: “Your invaluable assistance has resulted in four persons being arrested, one of whom has been charged with two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder.
“However, we are confident there are others who have not yet shared with us knowledge they may have about that fateful night.
“Please come forward and speak with us. Anything you share with us will be treated with the strictest of confidence.”
Ms Burns urged residents to heed the words of Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, who called on people to speak out on crime.
She said: “The families of Jasmin Smith and Shaquan Williams, as well as those persons injured during this brazen act of criminality, deserve closure.
“Please help us provide it to them by continuing to aid our efforts to bring those responsible to justice.”
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