BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – POLICE in St. Kitts and Nevis have launched an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Ponds Pasture on Tuesday night, claiming the life of one man and leaving another hospitalized.
The victims have been identified as 41-year-old Terrence Ritchen of Tuckett Street, Ponds Pasture, and 38-year-old Recaldo Marsham of Godwin Ghaut. According to a police statement, the incident took place around 9:15 p.m. while both men were at a business establishment operated by Mr. Ritchen.
Preliminary reports suggest that the two were socializing when a lone gunman approached and opened fire, striking both victims before fleeing the scene.
The wounded men were transported to the Joseph N. France General Hospital by private vehicle. Marsham succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Ritchen, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds, underwent medical treatment and was later admitted to the Surgical Ward in stable condition.
Officers from the Crime Scene Unit responded promptly, processed the area, and collected items of evidential value. Marsham's body has been secured pending a scheduled autopsy.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as investigations continue.
