St. Kitts: Police arrest prime suspect in Keshawn Carty murder within days of incident

St. Kitts and Nevis: The Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force has charged a 27-year-old man as the prime suspect in the murder of Keshawn Carty in St Kitts.

The criminal act took place on June 11 in Saddlers Village and the officials have managed to catch the suspect within few days of the incident, showing their activeness and commitment towards curbing the homicides.

Police authorities said that they charged Tevin Wilson, a resident of Saddlers Village with the murder last week on June 14 while he was held in Basseterre’s Violent Crime Unit.

They have begun legal proceedings against him after the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Carty’s untimely death.

Meanwhile, the Details regarding the motive or specific events leading up to the incident have not been disclosed at this time.

It is reported that the victim was shot dead shortly after midnight near his residence. He was found by the police, who responded to the incident of loud explosions and saw him with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Not only this, but the police also expressed their gratitude to the citizens who provided information that helped them to apprehend Wilson and charge him.

In an official statement, the police force urged the citizens with further information related to this case or any other suspicious activity in St. Kitts and Nevis to come forward and assist law officials in maintaining peace and order in the country.

Meanwhile, the citizens and residents also lauded the police force for their quick response to getting hold of the suspect.

A citizen named Wendy Knight took to Facebook to appreciate them and said, “Round up all the murderers and criminals off our streets. Great job, officers. Let us continue intensifying the pressure on these monsters.” Another user wrote, “Swift action here by the Police Force to arrest and charge one for the most recent murder in Saddler’s village.”