Easter Sunday Marred by Fatal Fond Assau Shooting
CASTRIES, St Lucia (April 20, 2025) — A fatal Fond Assau shooting has claimed the life of a young man in Babonneau, according to initial reports reaching Unitedpac St Lucia News.
The fatal shooting occurred earlier today — Easter Sunday — a day of religious significance in Saint Lucia, a predominantly Christian nation. Despite the sacred nature of the holiday, the island continues to grapple with unrelenting gun violence that shows no signs of abating.
Residents in the northern community say they were startled by the sound of gunfire, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.
Saint Lucia Police officers are currently on the scene, and crime scene investigators have launched an active probe into the circumstances of the deadly encounter. Authorities have not yet confirmed the victim’s identity or any possible motives.
This latest homicide comes on the heels of another recent tragedy in the north of the island, where two men were found dead inside a vehicle in the Inglewoods community of Grande Riviere — a case that remains under investigation.
The incident has shocked the Babonneau community and raised fresh concerns about public safety, even on a day traditionally marked by peace, family gatherings, and worship.
Unitedpac St Lucia News will continue to provide updates as more details become available.
