An overseas forensic pathologist has been brought in to help with the investigation of the Christmas holiday shooting spree, which left one man dead.

Aquil Richardson, 30, was shot dead on Boxing Day in the second of two days of gun attacks in the Camp Hill area.

The other two victims from these shootings — Jakai Harford, 24, and Levar Smith, 25 — were both discharged from the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital yesterday.

Police told a press conference yesterday afternoon that several people are in custody in relation to these incidents but would not been drawn on further details of their investigation.

No one has yet been charged with a crime. At the press conference, Acting Superintendent Tracey Adams said: "Police are continuing their inquiries into the incidents which occurred over the Christmas period.

"There are several individuals in Police custody, but we are limited at this time as an investigation is under way.

"We are bringing in a forensic pathologist who is coming in tonight (Friday)."

Acting Superintendent Adams also said a gun amnesty is being considered but could not say for sure whether it was going ahead.

Police have not said whether they believe the two shootings to be linked or whether the same type of weapon was used in the two attacks.

At 12.20 on Christmas morning Jakai Harford, 24, of Pembroke, was shot in his shoulder while in the Camp Hill area. The Royal Gazette understands Mr. Harford had recently been released from prison.

In 2005, he was given a four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of assault causing grievous bodily harm.

More violence followed on Boxing Day when Mr. Richardson was fatally shot at 9 p.m. Mr. Smith was shot in the leg during the same attack.

Mr. Richardson had appeared in court a number of times for gun and drug charges.

At the time of his death, he was awaiting Supreme Court trial on allegations of gun, ammunition and drugs possession. He denied the allegations.

As the investigation into the two-day shooting spree continued, text messages and e-mails were flooding phones and in boxes with rumours and threats of more violence.

One message received by this paper stated: "Supposed to be a war on guns tonight. Please stay at home. Shootings reported on Court Street."

A Police spokesman said yesterday that they were aware of the emails and text messages circulating about a shooting that took place or was about to take place on Court Street, Pembroke.

He said: "We would like to inform the public that no official reports of any such activity were made to the Police on Thursday.

"The Bermuda Police Service is asking those individuals who may be sending out similar mischievous messages via text and e-mail to cease immediately."

"However, Police continue to encourage anyone who may have any legitimate information regarding the shootings to call 299-4323."

A confidential CrimeStoppers hotline based in Miami, Florida is also available to anyone with information at: 1-800-623-8477.