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Gun Fatality Recorded On Nevis

10 May, 2024Admin
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The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) responded to a report of gunshots being heard in the Craddock Road area on Nevis at around 8:35PM on May 3rd, 2023. Upon arrival at the scene, Police observed twenty-seven (27) year old Shakel Campbell of Craddock Road sitting upright and motionless in his car parked in his yard. Further examination of Mr Campbell revealed that he had been shot several times about his body by [an] unknown assailant(s). He was pronounced dead at the scene and was subsequently transported to the Alexandra Hospital Morgue. The Forensic Services Unit processed the scene and the immediate environs and collected all items of evidential value. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

The RSCNPF strongly denounces violence in its many forms. We firmly encourage citizens and residents to exercise restraint and seek out peaceful solutions to the issues and problems that are an unavoidable aspect of life. The Police Force expresses sincere condolences to all aggrieved by Mr Campbell’s untimely demise.