Police admit their resources are being stretched by a spate of gun killings but stress that every murder is being thoroughly investigated.

And they revealed that the Service has requested help from overseas and is addressing manpower issues internally.

Four people have been gunned down in one month Kumi Harford, Gary Cann, Shane Minors and Perry Puckerin. A fifth victim, Kenwandee 'Wheels' Robinson was shot dead last May.

Last night Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, who is heading the investigation into the murder of 34-year-old Mr. Puckerin, who was shot on Sunday night at the Hamilton Parish Workman's Club, said the Police were facing challenges, but that similarly sized Police departments in other jurisdictions would face the same challenges.

He added the Service has already requested additional analytical and investigative support from overseas.

"The fact we are now dealing with multiple shootings and murders does put a strain on resources," he said.

"The Bermuda Police Service has never had to face investigating this many murders in such a short time frame — this is historical fact.

"The teams are prioritising investigations based on the current information and actions emanating, but I wish to reassure the victim's families and friends that no murder is going uninvestigated.

"All active enquiries are being worked on, and as is often the case, there are sometimes lags as we await forensic analysis, results from DNA, gun shot residue tests and other forensic or evidential lines of inquiry."

He added that he believed the Police units were doing a fantastic job in the circumstances.

Chf. Insp. Pedro said that while awaiting forensic evidence Police were busy following leads with witnesses and confidential informants.

Upcoming trials will also further tax Police resources, though Chf. Insp. Pedro said: "We seek to minimise the impact through the scheduling of witnesses at court so officers are not unduly engaged to the detriment of ongoing investigations."

Governor Sir Richard Gozney declined to comment on the current staffing levels but added: "The most important feature for me at present is that the Bermuda Police Service leadership, the Ministry and outside help are all pulling in the same direction, with the endorsement of Government House."