Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 29, 2020 (RSCNPF): The Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred in the Lime Kiln area on December 28, 2020.

As a result of information received, Officers visited the JNF General Hospital to conduct enquiries. Preliminary investigations so far have revealed that sometime after 10 p.m. on Monday, 26-year-old Kia Jareth Liburd of Lime Kiln Project was making his way to his vehicle from his residence when a lone gunman fired gunshots at him. He received a gunshot wound to his arm. Liburd was transported to the JNF General Hospital in a private vehicle where he is warded in a stable condition.

Personnel from the Forensic Services Unit visited and processed the scene.

Persons with information regarding this matter are urged to contact the Violent Crime Unit by dialing 467-1887, 467-1888, 662-3468, their nearest Police Station or the Crime Hotline at 707 where information can be given anonymously.

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