Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 26, 2017 (SKNP): A press release from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force Public Relations Unit indicates that the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) and Officers of Police Division “B”, are currently investigating a shooting incident which occurred in Halfway Tree at about 9.00pm on Friday (June 23).
As previously reported, the incident resulted in injuries of male businessman, who resides in Halfway Tree. According to the press release, investigations reveal that the victim was shot by unknown assailant during a robbery. The victim was taken to the Joseph N. France General Hospital for treatment. The assailant fled the scene.
The release further stated that the Violent Crimes Unit and officers of the Cayon Police Station are also investigating a shooting incident that occurred about 8.50pm on Friday (June 23) in Upper Cayon. Initial investigations revealed that the victim, a 28 year old male was shot by an unknown assailant while walking in the area. The release stated, “he was taken to Joseph N France General Hospital for treatment.”
Both scenes were processed by the Forensics Services Unit and the investigations are ongoing
