The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating a homicide that occurred at the Royal Kingdom Bar in Lime Kiln, St. Kitts, between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on April 20, 2026.
Responding officers discovered a male individual lying motionless on the floor of the establishment. He has been identified as Shamari Baptiste, a 22-year-old national of St. Vincent and the Grenadines who resided at Buckley’s Estate, St. Kitts.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr Baptiste was at the establishment awaiting a food order when he was approached by an armed assailant. The assailant discharged a firearm, striking him in the neck. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The Crime Scene Unit of the RSCNPF processed the area and collected items of evidential value. Investigations into the matter are ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
The RSCNPF is appealing to anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to contact the nearest police station or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 707.
The Police Force extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic incident.