Published 20 June 2025
Buckie Got It
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Police Investigate Shooting Incident In Halfway Tree.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – June 20, 2025 – Officers of the Violent Crime Unit of the Royal St. Christopher Nevis Police Force are investigating an attempted murder that occurred in Halfway Tree, leaving one man with gunshot injuries.
At approximately 8:40 PM on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Khaliq Hanley, 20, of Halfway Tree, sustained gunshot wounds while inside his residence. Mr. Hanley, was reading when unknown assailant(s) reportedly entered his premises and opened fire. He was struck in his left forearm as he fled.
Mr. Hanley was initially transported by private vehicle to Pogson Medical Centre and later transferred by ambulance to JNF Hospital. He is currently warded at the JNF Hospital in stable condition.
The crime scene in Halfway Tree was processed, and several items of evidential value were collected. Investigations into this incident are ongoing.
The Police appeal to persons with information on this crime to call the Violent Crime Unit at 662-3468. All information received will be kept in strict confidence.
