21 February 2010 | Press Release

The Acting Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Zane DeSilva JP, MP, advised that he has received a briefing from Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva regarding this evening's shooting incident at St. Monica's Road.

While these are early stages in the investigation Minister DeSilva offered the following comment.

Minister DeSilva said, "I wish to add my voice to the many this evening in condemning this weekend's shooting which has left another young man in hospital.

"I want to publicly express my support for the members of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), and I am confident that they will bring the person or persons responsible to justice.

"Finally, I think it's very critical to remind the public that their cooperation is vital in assisting the Police, and I encourage anyone with any knowledge about this incident to please contact the BPS to provide whatever information they have."