Police confirm Mongstar hospitalized following Monchy shooting as investigations continue
CASTRIES, St Lucia — Soca artist Marley Mervin James, known by his stage name Mongstar, is receiving medical treatment after being injured in a Monchy shooting on Sunday night, according to police reports.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force confirmed that Mongstar was transported to a medical facility following the incident. His current condition has not been disclosed. The Monchy shooting occurred on the eve of the Parade of the Bands, one of the major events of the island’s Carnival season.
Mongstar is widely recognized for his contributions to Saint Lucia’s music industry, particularly his hit song Saint Lucia We Love, which has become a patriotic anthem during national and cultural celebrations. News of the incident has prompted concern across the entertainment sector.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has not released further information about the circumstances of the shooting. The investigation remains active, and no suspects have been named. As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests had been reported.
The incident in Monchy follows another act of gun violence that took place just hours earlier in Marchand, where a man identified as Qwami was fatally shot on Sunday morning. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre later issued a response to the Marchand killing, drawing national attention to the weekend’s spike in violent crime. Read the full story here.
Police said they are continuing to collect statements and evidence from the scene in Monchy. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has not issued a full statement beyond confirming the incident and confirming that investigations are ongoing.
Carnival organizers and public figures have called for calm and urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement. They have also extended support to Mongstar and his family during his recovery.
Unitedpac St Lucia News will provide verified updates as soon as they become available from official sources.
