HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 10, CMC – The The Department of Education is urging the public to avoid speculation and to allow the authorities to carry out their investigations following reports of suspected gunshots in the vicinity of the Victor Scott School campus.
In a brief statement, the Department said that the school has since activated its lockdown procedures and that the safety and well-being of students and staff remain its highest priority.
“School administrators are working closely with the relevant authorities, and all necessary measures have been taken to ensure that students and staff are secure while the situation is being assessed.”
It said that parents and guardians will continue to receive updates through official school communication channels as more information becomes available and is urging the public to avoid speculation.
In a statement, the police said that officers had responded to a 911 call reporting two loud noises.
“The caller expressed concerns that the noises may have been gunshots. However, after officers patrolled the surrounding area, nothing was found to substantiate those concerns,” the police statement said, adding that additionally, checks at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital revealed that no one had attended the medical facility seeking treatment for any gunshot related injury.
“The Bermuda Police Service appreciates the anxiety such incidents can create and encourages members of the public to report any similar occurrences immediately and to refrain from spreading rumours regarding such matters.”
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