Last Updated on April 15, 2026, 12:57 PM AST by Anthony Morris
28 year old Jovan Hodge was shot multiple times between Midnight and 12:30 AM at the enclave of Buckley’s on Tuesday. The victim of the attempted murder is alive and is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
The incident is being seen as a shocking incident within the otherwise quiet community of Buckley’s estate. However, the incident is also being seen as a miraculous event as even after being shot at multiple times, he remains alive.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has since launched a full-scale investigation into a shocking attempted murder. According to the details shared by the Police officers, the time of the attempted murder the victim was near his residence in Buckley’s Estate. At this point, Hodge was suddenly ambushed by an unknown number of armed assailants.
After the assailants ambushed the victim, the culprits, whose exact number remains unknown as per the last updates, pursued him. They also shot at him multiple times and was injured and struck in the chest, back, right arm, and left foot.
The authorities believe that this can be a targeted attack on the victim. Hodge made a valiant attempt for his survival, and after some struggle due to his injuries, he managed to transport himself to the Joseph N. France General Hospital.
At the hospital, he received urgent medical attention from the medical staff and Hospital officials. The hospital administration confirmed that he remains in stable condition in a ward of the hospitat.
The police officers were not able to ascertain the extent of his injuries highlighting that the crime was extremely brutal. Crime Scene investigators from the RSCNPF were quick to respond to the crime scene after the incident was reported. They processed the area and were able to retrieve some items of evidential value as part of an intensive probe which is in progress right now. underway.
The RSCNPF is urgently appealing to the members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist in cracking this case. Individuals are encouraged to contact the nearest police station or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 707
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