BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- THE police have launched another investigation into a shooting incident in the Federation, following the tragic death of a male individual who was gunned down in the streets of Basseterre this evening (Apr. 17).
While details surrounding the incident are still emerging, law enforcement authorities have confirmed that the shooting occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m. on John Street, Newtown.
The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed; however, he has been described as a male of Hispanic descent.
This incident marks the tenth homicide of the year, occurring just over 48 hours after the killing of 31-year-old Shaquille Chumney of East Street, Newtown, near the fisheries complex in the same vicinity.