Fri, 2017-11-03

Police and other first responders attended a report of a firearms incident that took place at approximately 9:40pm tonight (Friday) in the area of One Way Deep Dale. It appears that a male traveling on a motorcycle discharged his firearm resulting in a 30 year old male being taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds. 

The 30 year old man was later pronounced dead by a doctor at the hospital.

Police have commenced an investigation into this murder and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 295-0011 or call the Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.

Update: Saturday, November 4th - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Morlan Steede, who died as a result of a firearms incident that took place at One-Way Deepdale, at 9:40pm on Friday evening.

Details are still emerging but it appears that the deceased was on One-Way Deepdale when a male on a motorcycle discharged his firearm resulting in the Mr. Steede being shot. He was taken via ambulance to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:32pm.

A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to the family and an investigation into the murder has commenced under the direction of Inspector Michael Redfern. Police are appealing to witnesses who might have seen anything suspicious to contact police at 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline number at 800-8477.

A press conference will take place on Monday November 6th where there will be specific information disseminated to the public.

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