BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 03, 2018 – DWIGHT Davis of St. Paul’s has been identified as the officer who was today (May 03) found dead in Dieppe Bay.
According to police, the officer was found with gunshot wounds.
Though no statement has officially been issued by the police force, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.
Rising to address parliament today, PM Harris said Sergeant Davis gave valiant service to St. Kitts and Nevis, working his way through the ranks of the Force which bestowed upon him promotion from Corporal (CPL) to Acting Sergeant in 2016.
He noted that, “As they grieve, the resources, attention and priority of the Royal St. Christopher & Nevis Police Force are nevertheless focused at this time on investigating the circumstances that led to Sergeant Davis’ untimely death and bringing to justice the person or persons responsible.”
Davis, 37, was attached to the Sandy Point Police station, and the prime minister reiterated his commitment to the law men.
“Today, I reaffirm my Government’s commitment to fully supporting all of our brave and dedicated security forces as they endeavour to defend the safety and security of our great country. I encourage all of us to show our support to our security forces by providing any information that you deem useful or relevant in clarifying the circumstances around Sergeant Davis’ death,” Dr. Harris urged.
To that end, he said “I take this opportunity to commend our security forces and encourage them to hold up under the strain of the death of one of their own”.
“We hold all whose lives have been touched by Sergeant Davis in one way or another up in our prayers and hope that they find comfort and strength in trusting in God’s grace, love, mercy and plan for each and every one of us,” he added.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Michael Perkins also paid tribute, reminding that Davis served in some capacity in the parliamentary chambers.
Police are continuing with their investigations.
