The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating a homicide that occurred at the Royal Kingdom Bar in Lime Kiln, St. Kitts, between 1 AM and 2 AM on April 20th, 2026.
Responding to the scene, Police officers observed a male individual lying motionless on the floor of the bar. He has been identified as Shamari Baptiste, a national of St. Vincent and the Grenadines aged twenty-two (22), who resided at Buckley’s Estate, St. Kitts. Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr Baptiste was at the establishment awaiting a food order when he was approached by an armed assailant, who discharged a firearm, striking him in the neck. Regrettably, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The Crime Scene Unit of the RSCNPF processed the scene and collected items of evidential value. Investigations into this matter are ongoing and updates will be appropriately issued as they develop.
The RSCNPF is appealing to anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to contact the nearest police station or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 707.