Two men deported from St. Kitts charged with 2023 murder in Steer Town St. Ann

Two men who were recently deported from St. Kitts have been formally charged with murder and several firearm-related offences in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Kimani Lettman of Steer Town, St. Ann over three years ago.

The accused are 31-year-old Chevon Brown otherwise called ‘Balla,’ a lifeguard and 37-year-old Kemar Matthews otherwise called ‘Bibbi’ both of Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

According to reports from the St. Ann’s Bay Police at about 2:30 a.m. on February 8, 2023, Lettman and a friend were at home when the armed men allegedly forced their way into the dwelling and opened fire hitting both occupants before fleeing the scene on foot.

The police were summoned and the wounded persons were transported to the hospital where Lettman was pronounced dead.

The other victim was treated and later released.

Investigators launched a probe into the incident and later discovered that both accused had fled the island to St. Kitts and Nevis.

On Thursday May 21 the men were deported to Jamaica where they were taken into custody and formally charged with murder, wounding with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and burglary.

Their court date is being finalised.