by Kevon Browne
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Police charged 26-year-old Patrick Howell Jr. of Cane Garden for the murder of Travis Clarke On July 20, 2021.
Clark was sitting on a step in the Happy Hill Drive area when an armed assailant pursued him and shot him several times on July 16. He ran and eventually collapsed, then succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Resident Pathologist Dr. Adrian Nuñez reported on the cause of death, stating that Clarke died from severe blood loss from the gunshot wounds.
According to a release from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Howell turned himself in on Saturday (July 17), accompanied by one of his parents.
Howell was also charged for the offences of Robbery and Larceny, which were reportedly committed on July 16.
He was also charged for the offence of Escaping Lawful Custody, which occurred on July 18, 2021. Howell has been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison.