Last Updated on June 24, 2023, 11:14 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Conaree, St Kitts, on June 19th, 2023. The criminal act took place between 7 PM and 8 PM.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Hance Lawrence of Conaree was entering his yard when several shots were fired at him. He managed to escape into his home without sustaining any injuries.
The Crime Scene Unit processed the area and recovered twelve (12) spent bullet shells and two (2) warhead bullets. These items, along with other pieces of evidence, were taken into police custody. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the general public will be kept informed of its progress.
In another incident, the RSCNPF is investigating a shooting that left Terito Browne of Rawlins Village, Gingerland, Nevis, with a gunshot wound to the arm. The incident occurred on June 18th, 2023, between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM.
Mr. Browne reported to the police that upon arriving at his home, he was accosted by masked and armed assailants who attempted to shoot him.
Due to an apparent malfunctioning of one of the assailant’s weapons, Browne managed to escape with his life. While running away, he sustained a wound to his left arm after the assailants fired several shots in his direction. He is currently receiving the necessary medical attention at the Alexandra Hospital.
The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene of the incident and collected items of evidential value. An investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the public will be appropriately informed as it progresses.
The government of St Kitts and Nevis has collaborated with the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force to address the recent surge in crime and violence incidents in the Federation. The government has installed several new CCTV cameras across the island, and the police officials have also increased security measures, regularly monitoring the Federation.
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