“Yesterday’s broad daylight shooting on Court Street, which has left two men dead and another in hospital, was a shocking and brazen act of violence. It must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost loved ones, and my thoughts are with the injured individual as he recovers. I commend those members of the public who stepped in to help at the scene.

"The Bermuda Police Service has my full support as they investigate this incident. I assure the public that the Government will provide every resource necessary to assist the Police investigation.

"In the midst our shock and outrage, we, as a community, are not powerless; we can act. The more information that members of the public share with the Police, the greater the likelihood of bringing to justice those responsible for these crimes.

"We can meet this tragedy with a strong community response that makes it clear that we condemn these crimes and express our determination to play a part in making that justice a reality.  

"Call the police or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 800-8477 because silence is not the answer.”