CASTRIES, St Lucia — Police have identified the two men killed in Sunday’s Bexon double homicide, adding new confirmed details to a case that has shaken the community and renewed concern over gun violence in Castries.
The shooting occurred about 2:50 p.m. in Bexon, where two male victims sustained gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified him as 22-year-old Mickel Johan Bernard of San-De-Fue, Sarrot, Castries. The second victim, James Toussaint, 23, of Bexon, was transported to the Owen King European Hospital, where he later died.
Police continue probe after Bexon victims identified
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting or said whether the victims were targeted. No suspects or arrests have been announced as the investigation continues.
Police said post-mortem examinations have been scheduled. Investigators are also expected to gather witness statements and examine evidence to determine what led to the fatal attack.
Victims’ identities bring added weight to the case
The identification of the victims underscores the human toll of the violence, with two young men now added to the list of lives lost to gun crime in St Lucia. The latest incident brings the country’s homicide count to 20 for the year, reinforcing growing concern over the frequency of fatal shootings.
Shootings of this nature often leave families grieving and residents unsettled, especially when they unfold in daylight within a residential community. In Bexon, the latest killings are likely to deepen fear and frustration as residents wait for answers.
Police have not released further details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting. More information is expected as investigators confirm additional facts.
