St Lucia Police confirm hotel worker shot in Morne Du Don as investigations continue
CASTRIES, St Lucia — A hotel worker sustained a gunshot wound on Wednesday night following a reported ambush along Morne Du Don Road, according to authorities.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 9, around 9 p.m., as the man was reportedly walking home when two unidentified individuals opened fire. The victim fled toward Rose Hill and later discovered he had been shot in the lower abdomen.
He was transported to a medical facility by private vehicle. His condition has not been disclosed by medical personnel or law enforcement.
Police confirmed that no arrests have been made. Investigators are actively working to determine the identities of the suspects and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Residents in the Morne Du Don area reported hearing gunfire around the time of the incident. Eyewitnesses stated the man was seen running after the shots were fired.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward. No motive has been confirmed, and officials have not stated whether the incident is connected to any recent criminal activity.
This shooting adds to a series of gun-related incidents currently under investigation across the island. Just days earlier, a fatal shooting in Marchand marked St Lucia’s 42nd homicide of the year, underscoring the persistence of armed violence in urban communities.
Read more about the Marchand shooting here.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force continues to maintain visibility in high-risk areas while appealing for greater public cooperation in ongoing investigations.
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