Several lines of inquiry are being followed as part of the investigation into the island’s latest gun murder thanks to information from the public, the Bermuda Police Service said last night.

A BPS spokesman said that the response from residents to the call for assistance after the killing of 26-year-old Kawaje Raynor had been “very encouraging”.

Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns, of the serious crime unit, said: “We have had significant involvement from members of the public, who have provided information that has led to a number of lines of inquiry, which are now being pursued.

“We wish to thank all those who have so far come forward to assist by calling our various reporting numbers, as well as directly reaching out to the senior investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Mark Raposo.

“Your efforts are greatly appreciated.”

Mr Raynor, a father of two, was shot several times when he was in the yard of his home on Railway Trail, off Riviera Crescent, Southampton at about 3.40pm on Sunday.

A dog at the property was also shot and killed.

In an earlier appeal for information, Ms Burns said that the attackers were believed to have been driving around the area “hunting” for a target before the fatal shooting.

She said the motorcycle was thought to have been “travelling through and casing the area” in the region of the Railway Trail, Scenic Heights, Southampton Rangers and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Ms Burns added on Monday: “Detectives believe the suspects may have been searching for their intended target.”

The BPS repeated its appeal and asked anyone with information to call Sergeant Raposo on 717-2487 or to e-mail mraposo@bps.bm.

Calls can also be made to the main police number, 295-0011, or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 if there is a preference to provide the information anonymously.

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