Police investigates shooting incidents

St. Kitts, 22 February 2010 – On Friday 19th February 2010 police at the St. Pauls Police Station responded to a report of a shooting which occurred at approximately 9:00 pm in the Saddlers area. Investigations revealed that Kelvis “Kelly” Matthew, a young man in his mid 20’s of Saddlers Village was shot in his right leg while in Saddlers in the vicinity of Bradshaw Centre of Attraction. Matthew was taken to the Pogson Medical Centre where he was treated for his injuries and discharged. No suspect(s) in custody at this time however investigations are ongoing.

On Friday 19th February 2010 police at Basseterre responded to a report of shooting which occurred at approximately 9:00 pm at Upper Prickley Pear Alley. Investigations revealed that Audrington “Weenie Man” Syder 20 years old of Wades Garden who resides there with his mother Sheila Syder was shot in his arm. Syder was taken to the JNF Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and discharged. No suspect(s) in custody at this time however investigations are ongoing.

On Saturday 20th February 2010 police at Gingerland Police Station, Nevis responded to a report of shooting which occurred at approximately 4:30 am in the Zion area. Investigation revealed that Jermaine “Chalice” Freeman of Rawlins Village, Nevis was shot in his right leg and Trevis “Gangster Fat” Hanley was shot in his back. Both Freeman and Handley who are in their mid 20’s were taken to the Alexandra Hospital where they have been treated and detained in stable but serious condition. No suspect(s) in custody at this time however investigations are ongoing.