Police Press Release
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 11, 2016 (RSCNPF): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is currently investigating a shooting incident in Rawlins Village, Nevis, that has resulted the hospitalization of a 39 year old male resident of Cherry Gardens due to gunshot injuries. The shooting occurred at around 7.47pm on Friday (March 11).
Initial investigations revealed that the victim was shot several times about the body by a lone masked gunman. He was transported to the Alexandra Hospital and is presently undergoing surgery.
Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit and the Criminal Investigations Department and technicians from the Forensics Services Unit have canvassed the scene for evidence.
The investigation is ongoing