Officer Assists Shooting Victim, Police Investigating Incident

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2019 (RSCNPF): Police are investigating a shooting incident in which 53-year-old Ivan Dunrod of West Bourne Ghaut was wounded.

Investigations so far have revealed that some time after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Dunrod was by a shop in Keys Village when he was approached and shot by an assailant. Dunrod ran from the scene and met an Officer who was in the area. The Officer transported him to the JNF Hospital in the Police vehicle. Dunrod was treated for injuries to his arm and is listed as being in a stable condition.

Members from the Crime Scene Unit visited and processed the scene

The Police are making an appeal to anyone who might have any information in relation to this incident to call the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) at 467-1887, 662-3468 or their nearest Police Station. Persons can also share information using the crime hotline 707. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.