Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred at Baker’s Corner, St. Kitts, on Thursday May 28^th, between 8 PM and 8:30 PM.

A twenty-one (21)-year-old male resident of Wellington Road, sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and was transported to the Joseph N. France General Hospital by ambulance, where he received medical attention. He remains warded in stable condition.

A press release from the lawmen says “a suspect was subsequently taken into Police custody in connection with the incident.” Several items of evidential value were recovered including a firearm, believed to have been used in the commission of the offence, was also recovered in the area. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

However, police say they “acknowledge the courage demonstrated by members of the public who intervened during this incident and whose actions contributed to the apprehension of the suspect. The Force is deeply grateful for the community’s commitment to safety and willingness to act in defence of a neighbour.”

At the same time, intervening in incidents involving armed individuals carries significant personal risk and as such, the Police Force strongly encourages the public to remove themselves from the immediate area, and contact emergency services at 911 rather than engaging directly with armed suspects.