BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE man who was reportedly shot today (Jul. 30) in an area near the St. Peter’s Main Road and Tegreman Boulevard was identified as Glenford Percival of New Road.
According to a police release, at about 10:45 this morning, Percival and a number of employees of the People Employment Programme (PEP) were working in the vicinity of the CONTEC Bus Stand when a silver-coloured motorcar was seen driving down the Boulevard.
After the motorcar came to a halt, three armed, masked assailants disembarked and discharged a number of rounds in the direction of the workers, one of which struck Percival in his right shoulder.
The gunmen then embarked the vehicle and quickly drove away in the Shadwell area.
Percival was taken to the JNF France General Hospital, where he was treated for his injury and is reportedly warded there in stable condition.
The release stated that officers of the SSU, K9 Unit, Violent Crime Unit (VCU), Crime Scene Unit, Stapleton and Basseterre Police Stations visited the scene and conducted investigations.
It also stated that “anyone who has any information pertaining to this incident is ask to contact the VCU at 467-1886, 467-1887, or 467-1888, the nearest police station, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 (TIPS). Remember, you do not have to provide your personal information and you may be eligible to receive a reward”.
