By: Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Friday 9th November 2018)-Two of the four  men caught by police while trying to escape following yesterday’s bloody home invasion at Jones Estate were found to have gunshot injuries on a boat bound for sister isle St.Kitts.

The victim, John Yearwood, was able to shoot both intruders during the incident, police say.

Both men are currently receiving treatment at the Alexandra Hospital for their wounds.

The local authorities have indicated that acting quickly on information received, the police, along with members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force in Nevis, were able to intercept a vehicle on a boat that was preparing to leave for St. Kitts.

The four persons were inside the vehicle and two of them had injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. Following a medical examination, the wounds were confirmed to have been gunshot wounds.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing. An appeal is being made by the Police for persons with information regarding this incident to call the Charlestown Police Station at 469-5391/5392 or their nearest Police Station.