Published 1 May 2026
Buckie Got It
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
MULTIPLE CHARGES LAID AGAINST KETWAN HAMILTON
Ketwan Hamilton of Lime Kiln Project, St. Kitts, has been formally charged in connection with the homicide that occurred at the Royal Kingdom Snackette in Lime Kiln on April 20th, 2026. Mr Hamilton has been charged with the following offences:
Murder committed against Shamarie Baptiste
Possession of a Firearm
Possession of Ammunition
Discharging a Loaded Firearm in a Public Place
Possession of a Firearm to Endanger Life
He was formally charged at the Basseterre Police Station on April 29th, 2026.
The RSCNPF also wishes to advise that four suspects have been arrested and are in police custody in connection with two other homicide investigations. Several key investigative and tactical measures have been implemented with a view to ensuring the safety of all citizens and successfully pursuing justice for those who need it.
Investigations into all matters are ongoing, and updates will be appropriately issued as they develop.
The RSCNPF is appealing to anyone with information that may assist in any of these investigations to contact the nearest police station or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 707.
