Police Investigate Arson/Attempted Murder
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POLICE INVESTIGATE ARSON/ATTEMPTED MURDER
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, (May 29th 2009) - On May 28th 2009, at about 12:30 am Police responded to a house fire and shooting at River Ghaut Cayon. Investigations revealed that someone set fire to Alvin Boodie Henry 50-year-old, while he was asleep, as he ran out of the house, he was shot multiple times in the buttock, leg and stomach by his assailants. He managed to run to the neighbors porch where he collapsed. He was taken to the JNF Hospital by the Emergency Medical Service, where he was treated for second degree burns to his leg and upper body, and gunshot injuries. He is warded in stable condition. The Fire and Rescue Service responded and extinguished the fire, which completely destroyed the house. No arrest has been made. Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Cayon Police Station at 465-7258.
POLICE INTEND TO KEEP GREEN VALLEY FESTIVAL SAFE
In light of the recent acts of violence in the Cayon area, the police wish to allay any public fears about the safety of the Green Valley Festival. A strong security plan with an intelligence and surveillance component has been developed for the event. In addition, a traffic management plan to ensure the smooth flow of traffic has also been developed. A strong contingent of uniformed officers will also be present at the events to ensure the safety of patrons. As an additional safety measure the police are advocating the use of plastic cups. Glass bottles will therefore not be permitted at public events. The police are appealing for the cooperation of the public in the execution of any security measure, including stop and search, as these measures are geared towards public safety.
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