The pregnant wife of Bermuda's latest murder victim was last night being consoled by family and friends after losing her husband to a bullet.

Nekesha Holdipp is a teacher at Victor Scott Primary School, where just a month ago another father was shot dead in front of his two children.

Yesterday Ms Holdipp's P6 class made cards of sympathy for their teacher. In the morning the school community came together in an assembly, in which students sobbed with grief.

The murder of George Lynch comes less than five weeks after 35-year-old Kimwandae Walker was gunned down on the school playing field as families flew kites to celebrate Good Friday.

Mr. Walker was targeted by two men on a motorcycle who rode onto the crowded field at 2 p.m. Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Wright described the killing at the time as "a callous and calculated murder in a family setting".

Last night school principal Valerie Williams said: "We are very sad again today. It is yet another day of violence. But we are coping, we are coping really well.

"We have a lot of prayer and support."

Mrs. Williams said both children and teachers have access to a school counsellor, while Government's education officer for counselling, LeeAnn Simmons, was also present at yesterday's assembly.

"She came this morning just to support us," said Mrs. Williams.

"We told the children that once again our school assembly has been affected with a shooting death and we should keep Ms Holdipp in our prayers.

"We don't want to keep it from them because they're going to hear about it anyway in the community.

"The children were quite calm but sad, and some cried. It was the normal reaction."

She added: "I have spoken with Ms Holdipp and think she is coping as best as she can in this situation.

"Her children in the class have written stories for her and have made cards saying how sorry they feel for her, and expressing their sympathy."

Ms Holdipp and Mr. Lynch have two young daughters, both aged under five. Ms Holdipp also has a ten-year-old son from a previous relationship.

Ms Holdipp was too upset to talk last night but Mrs. Williams said: "She is an excellent teacher, very caring and goes over and beyond for her children."

Marti Davis, a former colleague who now teaches at Paget Primary School, said: "She's a good mother and loves her students. She always does her best for them."

Mr. Lynch died of a single shot to the chest on Wednesday as he was sitting outside his friend's house in Midland Heights Crescent, Hamilton Parish, near the family home.

The 40-year-old Jamaican was gunned down by two masked men on a motorcycle at 10.30 p.m. It is not known whether he was the intended target.

Mr. Lynch's murder marks the fourth fatal shooting this year. In less than five months, gun murders for 2010 have surpassed the total for the whole of last year.

Today people are invited to a service at the Anglican Cathedral, between 12.30 and 1.30 p.m. in which they can "reflect on ways of moving forward collectively".

Imagine Bermuda has partnered with different faiths and Rise Above, Bermuda to show a sense of unity.

"We ask all to join us, as leaders from the faith communities, clubs, business and politics share readings, words of reflection and inspiration," said Glenn Fubler of Imagine Bermuda.

"In the face of these forces that would rend the fabric of our society, this will be the one opportunity to reinforce our sense of connection and promote the restoration of a sense of community."