BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Aug.02.2018 – POLICE have revealed that an autopsy was performed on the body of the late Evanson Smith-Bartlette of Stewart Williams Drive.
Bartlette, 28, was gunned down on Saturday (Jul. 28) by a lone gunman as he was about to leave his driveway at around 9:00 p.m.
The autopsy, which was conducted on Monday, 30 July by Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Valery Alexandrov, revealed that the young man died from multiple gunshots.
According to a police statement, the young man received gunshots to the head and about the body.
Law enforcement officials in confirming Saturday night’s incident recently, revealed that “the assailant might have fled the scene in a white or silver motor car which sped up the street towards the bypass road. The public's assistance is being solicited. If there is anyone who might have seen anything suspicious in the area, saw the vehicle or has any other information in relation to this matter, you are being urged to contact the Violent Crime Unit in Nevis by dialing 662-7057 or by contacting your nearest Police Station”.
The killing has seen swift condemnation from the Premier and the Nevis Island Administration. It has spurred the local government to establish a revolving fund that will reward persons who provide information on the capture of the perpetrator(s) in that killing or others that occurred previously.
“In light of this tragic death last night however, the Nevis Island Administration is taking the further step and hereby announces with immediate effect a revolving fund to provide rewards of EC$25,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this, and for any other homicide that has been committed on the island of Nevis,” Premier Mark Brantley said.
In addition, the NIA has offered incentives to people on the island to import security equipment that will enhance their safety.
It has also provided the same incentive to security and other businesses on the island looking to import similar pieces of equipment.
