Shadow NatSec Minister Robert King urges community to help prevent further violence
Robert King, Shadow Minister for National Security, released the following statement in the wake of a shooting at Legends bar in Somerset that claimed two lives and injured three others.
Bermuda woke up this morning to the horrific news headline: “Double Murder in Somerset.”
This was not just a crime — it was a coordinated, public attack that has left an entire community in shock. Two dead. Three others injured. Multiple suspects. Yet once again, we are met with horror followed by hesitation. What happened last night was brazen and deeply disturbing — and it highlights the worsening security crisis that Bermuda can no longer afford to ignore.
There are no winners when violence is seen as the only answer. There will only be more suffering unless the community comes together and demonstrates that it will not accept the loss of life from bladed weapons and guns.
Bermuda is 21 square miles and some people know why this happened. Some people know who did this. The police can only do so much and need the support of the community and for people to have the courage to stand up and say “enough is enough.” The “snitches get stitches” mindset cannot continue to be the way we do things because it makes murder possible.
I implore all Bermudians to stand together and fight to preserve the life of our youth. Our community must work together to prevent these behaviors. We must cooperate with the authorities, the courts and helping services, all working together to address risk and provide appropriate treatment and interventions.
This will not be easy but it will hurt less when we don’t have to attend another young person’s funeral or seeing another go to prison for twenty years. I commend the officers who responded swiftly and the Serious Crime Unit now working to identify those responsible for these murders.
I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the two individuals whose lives were taken in last night’s mass shooting at Legends Bar. My thoughts are also with the two others who were injured, and I pray for their full recovery.
Too many families have suffered from decades of gun violence and murders.
If you see something say something, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Safeguarding the community depends on it.
If you know something, please reach out to the Police Serivce on 295 0011 or Crimestoppers on 800 8477.
I also urge families affected to reach out to local counselling serivces for support.
The Gina Spence Program: 296 0016
The Family Centre: 232 1116
Milestones: 295 7766
Solstice Bermuda: 292 3456
