St Kitts-Nevis: Two in custody in relation to St Paul's shooting

Police who were on patrol in the area at the time were able to intervene to halt the attack and, following a chase, were able to take the vehicle used in the incident into Police custody.

Wednesday, 9th January 2019

Two persons are in custody assisting with investigations into a shooting incident that occurred in St. Paul's on Monday, January 07.

They were taken into custody on January 08, as Police work quickly to find the perpetrators of the crime.

Following the incident, all three victims were transported to the JNF Hospital for treatment. Two have since been released and one remains warded in a stable condition.

Police who were on patrol in the area at the time were able to intervene to halt the attack and, following a chase, were able to take the vehicle used in the incident into Police custody. Investigations into the matter are ongoing and persons with information regarding this incident are urged to contact the Violent Crime Unit by dialing 467-1887 or 467-1888, 662-3468 or to call the crime hotline by dialing 707.