Wed, 2013-02-13

Warwick Firearm Incident: No One Injured - Around 7pm on Tuesday, February 12th police officers responded to reports of gun shots being fired in the Bulkhead Drive, Warwick area.

While it was forensically confirmed that a firearm was discharged in that area, there were no reported injuries. The scene was secured and an active investigation has commenced into this confirmed firearm incident.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone that may have seen persons acting suspiciously in the Bulkhead Drive, Warwick area around the time of this confirmed firearm incident.

In addition, the Bermuda Police Service is aware of the heightened tensions regarding recent firearm incidents and encourage members of the public to report any individuals acting suspiciously in their neighbourhoods, particularly individuals on motorcycles, by contacting the main police number on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477 at the earliest opportunity – no matter how insignificant the activity may appear to be.

Investigation Into Serious Collision Ongoing

At last check the 33 year old Smith's parish man seriously injured in a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision along Palmetto Road in Devonshire around 1:45am Monday, February 11th was in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Inquiries are ongoing and witnesses to this collision or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact PC Yvette Henry on 295-0011.

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