Two individuals, including a young child, were discovered dead in a vehicle near Newton Ground Bay, St Kitts.
The bodies were found on Friday morning, prompting an immediate police investigation into what appears to be a double homicide.
The victims have been identified as 30-year-old Devon Parris from Stoney Grove, Nevis, and 9-year-old J’Marni Smithen from Craddock Road, Nevis.
According to police reports, both victims were found with “apparent gunshot wounds to their heads” inside a red Honda Fit.
Dr Medrano, the District Medical Officer, arrived at the scene and officially pronounced both individuals deceased at approximately 11:10 am.
Law enforcement officials have begun a thorough investigation. “The Crime Scene Personnel processed the scene and collected items of evidential value,” the police confirmed, adding that “The bodies were later stored pending autopsies.”
