September 3, 2013 at 2:31 a.m.
Man shot dead in Pembroke named (Update)
Mr Dill, aged 30, was gunned down in a “heinous and cowardly” attack outside a house in The Glebe Road, Pembroke, around 10.20pm on Monday night.
Acting Superintendent Nicholas Pedro confirmed that the shooting was thought to be gang-related – and said that the area, as well as other known hot-spots, would be swamped by police, many of them armed, to deter retaliation.
Mr Pedro said: “It’s a precautionary measure we do in all crimes of this nature. Certainly, for the area affected, there are increased patrols and in areas where there is the possibility of retaliation existing patrols will be enhanced.”
Mr Pedro added that Mr Dill left a 25-year-old wife and seven-year-old daughter, as well as a large extended family.
Appealing for witnesses, Mr Pedro said a full-scale murder enquiry involving detectives from the Serious Crimes Unit had been launched and several witnesses had already been interviewed.
He declined to discuss the gang affiliations that may be involved, although The Glebe Road area is known to be the heartland of the 42 gang.
Mr Pedro added that the lone gunman, who was riding a motorcycle, escaped the scene travelling south on The Glebe Road towards the areas of Parsons Road, Friswells Hill and Bishop Spencer Road.
Statement by Acting Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Division
At about 10:20pm on Monday 2nd September, 2013 several 911 calls were received relating to gun shots in The Glebe Road / St. Monica’s Road Pembroke area.
Officers responded to #31 The Glebe Road, where they found a 30 year old Pembroke male in an unresponsive state outside the residence, suffering from injuries believed to be from a gunshot wound.
The victim is Mr. Jonathan Dill of Pembroke Parish.
The family and friends of Mr. Dill have been assigned a Family Liaison Officer by the Bermuda Police Service to assist them during this difficult time.
Mr. Dill leaves behind a 7 year old daughter and a 25 year old wife, with other numerous family members to mourn his loss.
Detectives from the Bermuda Police Serious Crime Unit are investigating the matter. All available evidence is being reviewed, and several witnesses have already been interviewed.
Detectives will continue to work at the crime scene and the wider neighbourhood to canvass for more evidence and witnesses during the remainder of the day today, and our Community Action Team will also work with area residents to assist them during what is unfortunately a more common, but nonetheless troubling and traumatic experience.
The Bermuda Police Service will enhance its regular and armed patrols in this, and other neighbourhoods that are affected.
The nature and method of this heinous crime lends evidence that this is a gang related event. As such, enhanced patrols will also include areas where there is the possibility for retaliation.
A full complement of detectives will investigate this matter to bring the offenders to justice.
The suspect is believed to have acted alone riding a motorcycle, and on leaving the scene of the crime, the suspect turned south on The Glebe Road towards Parsons Road, Friswells Hill, or Bishop Spencer Road - being other possible routes taken after leaving the residence.
Further details on the suspect may be released at a later time.
I am appealing for anyone that saw this incident or can provide information that can assist in identifying and bringing the offender or offenders to justice, to contact detectives from the Serious Crime Unit.
The Serious Crime Unit can be contacted on 247-1739 & 247-1340 or alternatively anyone with any information regarding the murder of Mr. Jonathan Dill is urged to contact the confidential & independent Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS).
MONDAY, SEPT. 1: Police have confirmed a 30-year-old man was shot to death in the St Monica's and Glebe Road area.
The shooting occurred just past 10pm tonight.
Superintendent Sean Field-Lament said: "Police can confirm that shortly after 10:20 this evening they received several calls with regard to gunshots being heard in the Glebe Road, St Monica's Mission area. They attended and discovered a 30-year-old Pembroke man unresponsive outside outside his residence.
"EMT's were called and he was conveyed by ambulance to the hospital suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
"Police are conducting a murder investigation. Serious crime, forensics and support units are attending the scene and processing it."
Superintendent Field-Lament said police are appealing for witnesses to come forth and give any assistance they can to the investigation, "In particular a gentleman on a bike in the area."
The anonymous hotline number to call is 800-8477.
Statement by Walter Roban, MP for Constituency #15 Pembroke East
I am deeply saddened for the family of the victim murdered last night and for our community in the Glebe Road/St. Monica's area. This marks the second shooting in two weeks and residents of this area of have seen far too many tragedies like these in recent years.
As the Parliamentary representative for this area, I stand with the residents and condemn this senseless act of violence.
On behalf of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP) our condolences go out to the family of the victim.
As a people, we must remain vigilant and committed in our efforts to combat and eliminate violence in our community. These murders affect all of us.
We appeal to anyone who may have witnessed what happened to cooperate with the authorities in order to bring justice and closure for the victim, their family and loved ones.
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