St Kitts & Nevis Artiste Imark killed in gun attack

St Kitts and Nevis Dancehall and Soca artiste Imark was shot and killed on Sunday. Imark, whose real name is Krami Morris-O’Loughlin, was shot multiple times.

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According to reports the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force were alerted to gunshots in Molineaux around 5:37am. A team of officers, responded to the report, and found the 36-year-old performer dead at his home.

Police said they recovered “several items of evidential value” while processing the scene.

Imark is the country’s 25th murder victim for 2024.

Following news of Imark’s death, members of the music community sent condolences to his loved ones.

Fellow artiste Byron Messia, who is one of the biggest performers coming out of St Kitts and Nevis in recent years, posted a photo of Imark on his Instagram stories with the caption: “Rest Up Me G Dem”.

Imark made his debut in 2019 with the single “Good Looking” and followed it up with his debut album, “Indelible,” in the same year. In his work, he often shares his personal growth as an artist and chronicles his life experiences. His most recent single “Significant Half” which focuses on intense love was said to be his best work.

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