CASTRIES, St Lucia — A Morne Du Don shooting has left a 35-year-old woman hospitalized after she was grazed by a bullet during an incident in the Black Stars area, authorities confirmed.
Heidi Dujon sustained an injury to the left side of her head when gunfire erupted. The wound has been classified as non-life-threatening, but she remains under medical observation at hospital.
Officials have not released details on what led to the Morne Du Don shooting, and it remains unclear whether the incident was targeted or if others were involved.
Police probe circumstances behind Morne Du Don shooting
Law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the shooting unfolded and to identify those responsible.
At this stage, police have not confirmed any arrests or disclosed the number of individuals connected to the incident. Investigators are expected to review evidence and gather statements as part of ongoing inquiries.
Bystander injury raises public safety concerns
The incident has heightened concern among residents, particularly as the victim appears to have been caught in the line of fire. The shooting underscores the risk posed to civilians when gun violence occurs in populated areas.
It also follows other violent incidents in the same community, including a recent case in which a hotel worker was shot in Morne Du Don, and an earlier Morne Du Don stabbing left one man dead in Castries.
Authorities have not indicated whether additional security measures will be introduced in Morne Du Don as the investigation continues.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward as efforts intensify to establish the full circumstances and prevent further incidents.
