CASTRIES, St Lucia — A man shot dead in Marchand on Saturday night has pushed St Lucia’s homicide toll to 24 after the incident occurred in Black Mallet at about 9:00 p.m., according to reports. Police are investigating the shooting.
The male sustained gunshot injuries to the head and upper torso and died at about 10:30 p.m., according to the information received. Two other male individuals were transported to the Owen King EU Hospital after sustaining gunshot injuries. Their conditions have not been disclosed. This latest incident follows other fatal shootings on the island, including a recent case in which a Laborie man was shot dead. Further information was not immediately available.
What We Know
- A shooting occurred in Black Mallet, Marchand, on Saturday night at about 9:00 p.m., according to reports.
- One male sustained gunshot injuries to the head and upper torso and died at about 10:30 p.m., according to the information received.
- Two other male individuals were transported to the Owen King EU Hospital after sustaining gunshot injuries.
- Police are investigating the shooting.
- The killing brings St Lucia’s homicide toll to 24.
What We Don’t Know
- The identity of the deceased has not been released.
- The conditions of the two injured men have not been disclosed.
- Officials have not confirmed further details about the circumstances of the shooting.
- Further information was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Unitedpac St Lucia News will update this report as confirmed information becomes available.
