Choiseul Machete Attack Leaves 4 Injured, Including 5-Year-Old

MP Bradly Felix Calls for Unity and Conflict Resolution After Choiseul Machete Attack Injures 4

INDUSTRY, CHOISEUL – A brutal Choiseul machete attack late Friday night left four individuals, including a 5-year-old boy, injured in their home. The shocking act of violence has rattled the quiet community of Industry, intensifying concerns over the rising wave of violent crime in Saint Lucia.

Saint Lucia Fire Service ambulance, symbolizing emergency response to the Choiseul machete attack that injured 4, including a 5-year-old. — Saint Lucia Fire Service ambulance, symbolizing emergency response to the Choiseul

Emergency responders from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) arrived at approximately 10:15 p.m. and transported the victims— a 62-year-old man, two women aged 18 and 54, and the young child— to a medical facility. Authorities have confirmed that all remain in stable condition.

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Suspect in Custody Following Community Intervention

Choiseul-Saltibus MP Bradly Felix described the machete attack as both “horrible” and “very unfortunate,” revealing that the suspect, who allegedly had a connection to someone in the household, entered the home in a state of rage and indiscriminately attacked those inside. Felix expressed relief that there were no fatalities and praised the swift action of community members who subdued the assailant before he was taken into police custody.

Bradly Felix, Choiseul-Saltibus MP, addressing concerns after the Choiseul machete attack that left 4 injured, including a 5-year-old.

In a Facebook post addressing the incident, Felix urged the community to rally behind the victims, calling for healing and non-violent solutions to conflicts.

“This is not the kind of news we ever wish to wake up to, especially when it hits so close to home. Let us all take a moment to pray for the family in Industry, Choiseul, who were viciously attacked in the sanctity of their home. We pray that their injuries are not life-threatening or crippling and that their recovery—mind, body, and spirit—will be swift.”

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Call for Conflict Resolution Initiatives

Felix also voiced deep concern over the increasing number of violent altercations, emphasizing that conflict resolution must take precedence in schools and communities.

“These are issues we must address because, unfortunately, many people see violence as the only way to settle grievances,” he stated.

As law enforcement officials continue their investigation, residents of Choiseul remain shaken by the attack, underscoring the urgent need for preventative measures to reduce violent confrontations.

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