BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – AN official of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has confirmed that a shooting incident which took place in The Village today (Jul. 25) has left a young man dead.
The incident, which was confirmed by District ‘A’ Divisional Commander Superintendent Cromwell Henry, took place sometime after 11:00 a.m. on a road near Zambo’s house that runs perpendicular to Cardin Avenue.
The deceased has been identified as Cleveland Berkley.
Information remains sketchy and Henry said he was unable to provide any further information at that time.
However, unconfirmed reports suggest that the victim was shot several times about the body and was transported to the Joseph N. France General Hospital, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
Berkley is the Federation’s 20th homicide victim for the year.