Felix Chucky Leonce killed in Leslie Land shooting as St Lucia records 47th homicide of 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia — Police have confirmed the identity of the man killed in Thursday morning’s Leslie Land shooting as Felix Chucky Leonce, a resident of the Castries community. The incident marks Saint Lucia’s 47th homicide for 2025, intensifying concerns over escalating gun violence on the island.
According to reports, residents of Leslie Land heard gunfire shortly after midnight. Officers from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force responded to the area and discovered Leonce’s body at the scene. The area was quickly cordoned off, and investigators have since been collecting evidence as part of an active homicide investigation.
No motive has been disclosed, and police have not confirmed whether any suspects have been identified or detained. The killing is the latest in a troubling series of deadly incidents in and around the capital.
This update follows earlier coverage by Unitedpac St Lucia News, which reported on the initial police presence and cordoned-off crime scene in Castries before the victim’s identity was released.
Police Commissioner Verne Garde, addressing the media last week, noted that many of the island’s homicide victims in 2025 had previous encounters with law enforcement and were involved in “nefarious activities.” He pledged increased operational focus on dismantling criminal networks believed to be fueling the violence.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is urging anyone with information about the Leslie Land shooting to come forward. Reports can be submitted anonymously via the Crime Hotline or at the nearest police station.
The death of Felix Chucky Leonce underscores the mounting challenge facing law enforcement and communities islandwide. The shooting follows another recent fatal incident during Vigie Carnival 2025, in which Sherman Augustin was stabbed to death amid ongoing concerns over safety at public events.
Unitedpac St Lucia News will continue to provide verified updates as new information becomes available.
