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Just after 4:30PM on Wednesday 14 February, police were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Centre, to a report shots fired in the Birch Tree Hill area of West Bay.

Officers from the Firearms Response Unit attended and made checks in the surrounding area. Several spent casings were located by the officers and there was damage to a house and a vehicle in the area. No injuries relating to this incident were reported to the police.

A crime scene was established, and the location was processed for anything of evidential value. The officers from the Firearm Response Unit remained in the district making checks and providing community reassurance following this incident. Police will implement increased presence in the areas affected by these incidents of gun violence.

The incident is being investigated by the police and anyone with information is being encouraged to call the West Bay Police Station on 949-3999.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website.