Police today implored witnesses to the recent shooting incidents to come forward or risk endangering the public further.

Detective Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels, head of the Serious Crime Unit, held a press conference this morning asking people who saw these crimes unfold to cooperate with Police.

Nine arrests have been made so far but Police are relying on witness accounts to bring those involved in the shootings of May 22 and 23 to justice.

“In the past two weeks alone several witness statements containing critical information have been recorded,” Det. Daniels said. “However, there are also a number of residents that have refused or are reluctant to assist Police with investigations into these criminal acts, although they were clearly present and are aware of the suspect’s identity.”

“For example, the shootings which occurred on Court Street were observed by a number of people in the area who clearly saw the entire incident and have intimated this much to Police. But when asked to provide a witness statement they declined stating that they are not getting involved.”

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Anyone with any information regarding the shootings is urged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299 8115 or 295 0011. The confidential CrimeStoppers hot line is: 1 800 623 8477.