Published 19 November 2023
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St Kitts Nevis News Source
NEW ROAD SHOOTING DEATH UNDER POLICE INVESTIGATION
The Police are investigating a shooting incident that led to the death of twenty-three
(23)-year-old Wilbert D. Pemberton of New Road, Basseterre, St. Kitts. The incident
occurred in the vicinity of a mechanic shop in the New Road area between 1:30PM and
2PM.
Initial inquiries suggest that while walking along the road, Mr. Pemberton was accosted
by an armed assailant who shot him several times about the body. He was transported
to the Joseph N. France General Hospital via ambulance where he underwent
emergency surgery. Regrettably, his injuries proved too severe and he succumbed
during the operation.
The Crime Scene Unit (CSU) of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force
(RSCNPF) processed the scene and took into custody some items of evidential value. An
investigation into the incident is now ongoing and the general public will be kept
appropriately updated with its developments. The RSCNPF extends sincere
condolences to all who have been impacted by this incident.
Should anyone have information about this and/or any other criminal matter, the
RSCNPF encourages you
