15/01/2024

Fatal Shooting Incident in Gros Islet Claims Life of Young Man

BY Josiah G.A Bicette/SNN

In a tragic incident on Monday, a shooting in Gros Islet left a man in his twenties dead, marking a somber start to the year for Saint Lucia. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound along Dauphin Street in Gros Islet. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation by the Saint Lucia police. Upon learning of the incident at about 3:04 pm, the Gros Islet fire station rescue unit responded promptly. However, due to an ongoing emergency mission in Babonneau, an ambulance from the fire service headquarters also rushed to the scene. According to Stacy Joseph, spokeswoman for the Saint Lucia Fire Service, when the responders arrived, they found the victim without vital signs. Despite their efforts, a doctor summoned by the police pronounced the young man dead. 

The Saint Lucia police are actively investigating the shooting to piece together the events leading to this tragic loss of life. Homicide rates in the country are closely monitored, and authorities are committed to resolving such cases and ensuring the safety of the community. This incident marks the fourth homicide recorded in Saint Lucia for the year 2024. As the community grapples with the impact of this violence, there is a collective hope for swift and thorough investigations to bring those responsible to justice. 

The police have called for any witnesses or individuals with information related to the shooting to come forward, urging the community's cooperation in their efforts to address and prevent such incidents.