Police are investigating the alleged murder of 23-year-old labourer Kurt Beckles, known as “Savage,” whose body was discovered at his residence at ‘C’ Field Reserve Dam, Sophia, on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
According to preliminary investigations, Beckles, who lived alone, was found lying motionless in his yard at approximately 08:15 hrs, with blood about his head and what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the right side of his head.
Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned to the scene, where a doctor subsequently examined Beckles and pronounced him dead.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area as investigations continue.
Beckles’ body was transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing.
