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John Street Homicide Under Police Investigation

18 Apr, 2024Admin
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The Police are investigating a shooting homicide that occurred on April 17th, 2024, between 8:30PM and 9PM at John Street, Newtown, St. Kitts.

Having received reports of the shooting, Police and other law enforcement officers responded to the scene and observed eighteen (18)-year-old Crisbel Rivera, a male national of the Dominican Republic who resided at Carty Alley, Newtown, laying motionless on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds about the body. Initial inquiries indicate that Mr Rivera was approached by an armed assailant who fired several shots in his direction. Mr Rivera was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Crime Scene Unit of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) processed the scene and collected some items of evidential value. An investigation into the incident is under way and the general public will be kept appropriately informed of any developments. Should anyone have any information about this or any other criminal incident, the RSCNPF strongly encourages you to contact the nearest Police station or the Crime Stoppers’ Hotline, 707.

The RSCNPF expresses sincere condolences to all who have been negatively impacted by this incident.