Police have received little information on the Good Friday murder of Kimwandae Walker — despite there being approximately 50 witnesses to the daytime shooting.

Witnesses have been so tight-lipped, Superintendent Antoine Daniels said Police do not even know the colour or make of the bike two men used to drive onto the crowded field and gun down the 35-year-old.

Nor do Police have a description of the individuals.

"Were they light skinned, dark skinned, black, white?" Supt. Daniels asked yesterday in an impassioned plea for witnesses to come forward. "What clothing were they wearing?

"To remain silent puts us in more fear.

"People witnessing these shootings in large groups expect everybody else to talk.

"They are deferring their responsibility when they need to be accountable.

"We currently have one person in custody, if we want him to stay in custody, if you want him to stay in custody, you have to say something. We cannot keep him in custody without evidence, without witnesses."

Mr. Walker was killed in front of his two children, and others flying kites at Victor Scott Primary field, shortly after 2 p.m.

Two people were originally arrested in connection with the murder. One has already been released.

Supt. Daniels said officers have collected forensic evidence, including gun shells, but witnesses' testimonies were imperative to charge and eventually try individuals.

He told The Royal Gazette five people were arrested in connection with the April 4 shooting of Sean Williams at the Royal Artillery Association (RAA) club in St George's. One of the persons has been released.

Mr. Williams remains in stable condition on a general ward at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

Royal Gazette readers urged witnesses to come forward yesterday on this newspaper's Facebook page.

Oba Swan wrote: "If no one speaks up then the thugs win. Clearly, this neighbourhood has seen its share of shootings and one would hope the residents would want to live peacefully. Call Crime Stoppers if you have to, take back your neighbourhood."

And Warden Marshall said it was "typical" that witnesses were not coming forward.

"Bermudians as a people like to moan and groan and complain, but when it comes to doing something about that which they moan about they all shut up," he wrote. "How a group of people can see something like this and keep quiet, speaks volumes as to where our Island is headed! It is more than sad it is pathetic!

Tiffany Douglas wrote: "We have to be part of the solution if the people won't help then they are part of the problem!"

And Omar James said witnesses should speak to CrimeStoppers at the very least.

"Even if you don't want to talk to police, you can call Crime Stoppers and remain totally anonymous, and even collect money if there is a conviction," he wrote. "Their call centre is in Florida. There is absolutely no reason to stay quiet unless you have some vested interest in all this nonsense, and maybe that's a big part of the problem here."

CrimeStoppers can be reached on their anonymous phone line 800-8477. A message can also be left at www.crimestoppers.bm.

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