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^th, 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. Lawmen have asked that all persons with information on this crime call the Violent Crime Unit at 662-3468. All information received will be kept in strict confidence.