An investigation was launched as a man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting incident in Pembroke, police said.

At about 10:35pm on Thursday, the Bermuda Police Service received multiple reports of shots heard in the area of St Monica’s Road, Pembroke, a spokesman said.

Officers attended the scene and found that a male had sustained gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and the extent of his injuries was unknown.

Anyone with information was asked to contact police on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers, on 800-8477.

Alternatively, witness can share information with a police officer with whom they are familiar or via the community reporting portal at portal.police.bm.

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