By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Friday 9th April 2021) — A tree said to be more than 40 years old has claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy from the Sandy Point community. Dead is Keyon Richards of Crab Hill, Sandy Point, whose life was lost following an incident that occurred on Thursday 1st April 2021 at the Sandy Point Basketball Court at approximately 9 p.m.
Police investigations revealed that Keyon and his friends were playing a game of basketball when a large tree fell on top of him. His friends managed to escape. He was transported via the Emergency Medical Service to the Pogson Medical Centre, where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead by the District Medical Officer. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Deputy Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency Five Shawn Richards issued a statement: “It is with an immensely heavy heart that I express the most profound, sincere and heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire community of Sandy Point to the family and friends of young Keyon Richards who passed last evening in such a tragic and untimely manner. We are ALL heartbroken by this tragedy but as we celebrate Easter let us not lose faith and trust in the Lord, and implore his blessings and comfort over Keyon’s family at this time of tremendous sorrow. May Keyon’s young soul rest in eternal peace.”