By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Sunday 13th May 2018)-Police are reporting that three (3) persons are presently in Police custody assisting with investigations into the death of 37-year-old Sergeant Dwight Davis of St.Paul’s.
Reportedly, Two (2) persons were held for questioning on Saturday 12th May along with one (1) person who was held on Friday, 11th May.
Police have also informed that “the team assigned to the investigation have been working assiduously to solve the case.”
On Thursday 3rd May at about 7:00 A.M., police received a report of a body being found on a dirt road in the vicinity of the railway line in Dieppe Bay by two by-passers.
Reportedly, several Police Units responded and, upon arrival, found Sgt. Davis’ lifeless body lying on the ground with what appeared to be gunshot wounds, and an autopsy conducted revealed that he died as a result of “several gunshot wounds.”
In a statement previously issued by Commissioner of Police Ian Queeley, he expressed commitment to the investigation of Sgt. Davis’ death saying: “We are determined to ensure that the matter involving Sergeant Davis is addressed swiftly, and in so doing, no stone will be left unturned.”
As police investigations into the matter continue, a reward of EC $50,000 is being offered to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the person(s) responsible.
Anyone who may have information that can move this investigation forward is asked to call any Police Station or the Violent Crimes Unit at 467-1887, 467-1888, 662-3468.
In other related news, the Royal St. Christopher & Nevis Police Force will be holding a candlelight vigil for the late Sgt. Davis at Main Street, St. Paul’s by Ms. Urell’s Shop at 6:30PM on Monday 14th May 2018.
Members of the general public are invited to attend.
Persons are asked to wear a white top and jeans or a black bottom.
Transportation is being provided. Persons are asked to assemble at the Basseterre Police Station for 6:00 P.M.