Police will be out in force in the Pembroke area tonight and over the weekend after a 24-year-old man was shot in a dispute between “known individuals”.

The man was shot at about 1.15 a.m. today in the Elliott Street area of Pembroke and was taken to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where his condition was this afternoon described as stable.

Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield said: “This is the second shooting incident to be reported this week and once again I appeal for witnesses to come forward.

“Sadly on this occasion a man has been seriously injured and while it would appear that this is a dispute between known individuals, the Police still need all the support it can get to apprehend the offender(s). I would also appeal for calm; it is clear that tensions are always heightened following such incidents and the Police will be out in force in the area this evening and over the weekend."

Police are conducting inquiries and have collected forensic evidence from the scene. Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity involving individuals or vehicles in the Elliot Street area around 1am on Friday.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8115 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.

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