A woman is in critical condition in King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after she and a male passenger were fired upon in Paget last night.

The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that the incident occurred at about 11.10pm on South Road near the junction with Strawberry Hill.

“Upon arrival, officers found a female who sustained multiple gunshot wounds lying in the roadway next to a motorcycle,” a spokesman said.

“EMTs commenced life-saving measures before transporting the victim to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment of her injuries, which are considered life-threatening.

“Reports are the female and a male pillion passenger were travelling west on South Road when they were shot at by unknown suspects, who fled the scene travelling east on a dark-coloured motorcycle.”

The spokesman added: “It is not known whether the pillion passenger, who left the scene before the arrival of police, was injured.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Acting Detective Inspector Odessa Philip, of the Serious Crime Unit, on 717-2193 or via e-mail at ophilip@bps.bm

You may also call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477 or share the information with a police officer you know.

Alternatively, you can use the police Community Reporting Portal.