Police are investigating after a teen shot in Castries tragically lost her life.
Castries, Saint Lucia – Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in the Waterworks Road area of Castries. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening, October 16, 2024, and was reported to the authorities by the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS).
According to the SLFS, they received a call at 7:28 PM regarding the shooting. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, where they discovered the young victim, identified only as ‘Riley.’ Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting or the events leading up to it have been provided by the police. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to gather more facts.
As of now, no suspects have been identified, and police have not released any statements regarding potential motives or persons of interest.
Unitedpac St. Lucia News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.