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Police Investigate Homicide In Ottley’s Village

19 Apr, 2026Admin
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The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating a homicide that occurred in Ottley’s Village, St. Kitts, on the morning of April 18th, 2026, between 7:30 AM and 8 AM.

 

Preliminary investigations indicate that Jerod Robert Stapleton, also known as “Jay Bay,” of Ottley’s Village, had left his residence shortly before 8 AM and travelled to his farm. Upon arrival at the farm, he was accosted by one or more armed assailants, who discharged firearms at his vehicle. Mr Stapleton sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and upper body and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene, and several items of evidential value were collected. Updates will be appropriately issued as they become available.

 

The RSCNPF is appealing to anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to contact the nearest Police station or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 707.

 

The RSCNPF expresses sincere condolences to all who this tragic incident has impacted.

 

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