CASTRIES, St Lucia — A Dennery man shot dead in Odsan on Sunday afternoon has prompted a police investigation, according to initial reports. The victim was a resident of New Field, Dennery.
Initial reports indicate the shooting happened at about 1 p.m. and that the man was found with multiple gunshot wounds about his body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. If officially classified as a homicide, the killing would take St Lucia’s homicide toll to 26 for the year. The latest incident is likely to deepen public concern over violent crime following other recent cases, including the Millet shooting where a man was found dead in a vehicle. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots around the time of the incident. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, and further information was not immediately available.
What We Know
- Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Odsan.
- The incident happened at about 1 p.m. on Sunday, according to initial reports.
- The victim was a male resident of New Field, Dennery.
- He was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
- He was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots around the time of the incident.
What We Don’t Know
- Police have not yet confirmed whether the case has been officially recorded as a homicide.
- The victim’s identity has not been released.
- Officials have not confirmed any suspect or arrest.
- The motive has not been established.
- The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear.
- Further information was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Unitedpac St Lucia News will update this report as confirmed information becomes available.
