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Shots fired on Tribe Road No 5 in Paget

(Photograph by Akil Simmons)

Police have confirmed a firearms incident that took place early yesterday, but no injuries have been reported.

A police spokesman said that detectives were investigating the incident that took place shortly before 1am outside a home on Tribe Road No 5.

“Bermuda Police Service patrol officers responded and secured the scene,” the spokesman said. “Forensic evidence collected at that location confirmed that a firearm had been discharged.

“However, there were no reported injuries.

“Limited information indicates that two potential suspects were travelling together on a motorcycle in the area at the time the gunshots were heard.”

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to come forward by contacting Detective Inspector Jason Smith at 717-0864 or by e-mail at jsmith2@bps.bm or Detective Sergeant Odessa Philip at 717-2193 or by e-mail at ophilip@bps.bm.

Witnesses can also contact the Serious Crime Unit at 247-1739 or make a report at the BPS community reporting portal at portal.police.bm.

Anonymous tips can also be sent through the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website at www.crimestoppers.bm.

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Published February 28, 2024 at 7:57 am (Updated February 28, 2024 at 8:00 am)

Shots fired on Tribe Road No 5 in Paget

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