Major Crimes Unit leads investigation into Cap Estate shooting death of Desruisseaux man
CASTRIES, St Lucia (April 18, 2025) — A Cap Estate shooting death is under active investigation by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, following a fatal incident at a residential property in the northern community on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Brad Francis of Desruisseaux.
According to law enforcement, Francis was shot by a homeowner after being discovered inside an apartment on the property. He sustained a gunshot wound to the lower right abdomen and later died from his injuries.
An official incident report from the Saint Lucia Fire Service confirmed the location of the injury and noted that emergency personnel responded to the scene. Francis received initial treatment at the location before being transported to a medical facility, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has confirmed that the Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation and is in the process of gathering all relevant facts to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Prior to the shooting, a missing persons flyer bearing the image of Brad Francis had been in circulation. It is not yet clear how long he had been missing or how he came to be at the Cap Estate property. No further information has been released regarding his mental or physical condition at the time of the incident.
The homeowner involved in the shooting has not been publicly identified. Authorities have not disclosed whether any charges have been filed or are under consideration.
Cap Estate, a high-income residential area in Gros Islet, has seen limited reports of violent crime in recent years. The incident has raised concerns among residents and prompted broader discussions on security and emergency response in residential areas.
This incident follows other recent violent events across the island. In an unrelated case, two men were found shot to death in a vehicle in Grand Riviere, Gros Islet. That case remains under active investigation. Read more here.
As the investigation into the Cap Estate shooting continues, police are encouraging anyone with information relevant to the case to contact the Criminal Investigations Department or the nearest police station.
Unitedpac St Lucia News will continue to provide updates as they become available through official sources.
