‘Savage’ found dead in Sophia yard

October 8 2026

A 23-year-old labourer known as ‘Savage’ was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound to his head in the yard of his C Field Reserve Dam, Sophia, residence on Thursday morning.

The victim was identified as Kurt Beckles, who reportedly lived alone.

According to police, his body was discovered around 8:15 a.m. on October 8, 2026, lying motionless in the yard with blood around his head and what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the right side.

Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned, and a doctor pronounced Beckles dead at the scene.

CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed as investigators seek to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

Beckles’ body was subsequently taken to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The killing comes amid concerns raised by residents about what they describe as increasing crime and growing gang-related conflicts in the community. However, no information has been provided to establish that Beckles was involved in any gang or illicit activity.

The investigation remains ongoing.