A disheartened MP has spoken out about a fatal daylight shooting in Mangrove Bay in Somerset, which claimed the life of a 29-year-old man yesterday.Acting National Security Minister Michael Weeks called the incident, which left a Warwick man dead, “senseless” and “disturbing”.He was one of several politicians to speak publically after four shots were fired on Somerset Road and East Shore Road before 2pm. Mr Weeks said: “First and foremost I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. It is terribly disheartening that we continue to experience these wonton acts of violence, which has resulted in yet another senseless death.“What makes today’s incident particularly disturbing is that it took place in broad daylight, in a community where people were going about their daily routines.”While the investigation is still in its early stages, Mr Weeks said Government was standing firmly behing the Bermuda Police Service to ensure the offenders were brought to justice.Sandys North MP Michael Scott said the incident, which marked the first shooting death of the year, had “shattered” the usual tranquility of the Margrove Bay community.The Attorney-General and Justice Minister said: “After a welcomed lull in gun shootings the tranquility of Mangrove Bay has been shattered by a gun fatality similar to that which have left other parts of our community traumatized.“I offer my sincere condolences to the family of the young man who has lost his life and urge persons with information about this incident to contact the Somerset Police.”Bermuda Democratic Alliance MP Mark Pettingill broke news of the murder to fellow MPs around 3.30pm during the Motion to Adjourn in the House of Assembly. He said: “I regret to inform this honourable house that we have confirmation that yet another young man has lost his life as a result of a shooting in the quiet sanctuary of Somerset, in Mangrove Bay.”Mr Pettingill described gun crime as “the most important issue in this Country”.He said Government must fund technology such as ShotSpotter, a system that uses a network of acoustic sensors to detect and locate gunfire and send the information to emergency despatchers.He also supported the use of CCTV and electronic tagging of criminals. He said the Government and opposition must unite against such crime, adding: “Nothing would please me more than not having to stand and make another speech like this.”Shortly afterwards, Premier Paula Cox told the House: “The murder of another individual is not just sad but it’s disgusting.”She echoed Mr Pettingill’s support for a united approach, saying his remarks “struck a chord”.Ms Cox noted that a similar approach in Trinidad and Tobago had led the Government and Opposition to unite to call for hangings to be re-instituted.“I’m not suggesting that is necessarily the route that Bermuda is going to go down but partnership and working together on these key issues is important,” she said.She later released a media statement saying: “The cycle of violent behaviour continues to permeate through our community and another life has been lost. We certainly extend our sympathy to the family of the young man who has died.“Our community must understand that we will continually suffer until we foster a no tolerance for crime and demand that perpetrators as well as those who enable them are held accountable. Only a rebuilding of respect for human life and the rule of law can restore a sense of well-being to our home.”Mrs Cox said that everyone played a part in the solution and encouraged the public in its willingness to come forward with what it is they know.“We have witnessed a community coming together in Trinidad where the Government and Opposition joined one another and agreed on reinstating harsher punishments. “This Government has taken a zero tolerance stance on crime, resulting in successful prosecutions and convictions. There is heightened police visibility and an ongoing discussion to ensure our Corrections’ system it is not welcoming, but rather a strong deterrent.”She said Government remained mindful of the need to implement intervention strategies to save those who were at risk and “divert people from a path of destruction”.The Premier added: “Together, we must stem the tide and I urge you once again to help law enforcement bring those who have committed this shameful crime to justice.”Anyone with information on the latest shooting death can call the Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-TIPS (8477) or via the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimestoppers.bm.