Public Urged to Help Probe Easter Sunday Shooting That Killed Tommy Joseph
CASTRIES, St Lucia (April 20, 2025) — Police have officially identified Tommy Joseph, also known as “Tomchu,” as the man killed in a shooting in Fond Assau, Babonneau, in the early hours of Easter Sunday. The 26-year-old resident has been confirmed as the Fond Assau homicide victim, according to a statement from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF).
Officers from the Babonneau Police Station responded to reports of gunfire around 1:45 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Joseph and another man with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to medical facilities for emergency treatment. Joseph was later pronounced dead by a medical practitioner. The second individual remains hospitalized under medical care.
Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or any potential suspects. Investigations are ongoing.
Authorities are appealing to members of the public for assistance. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to contact the Babonneau Police Station at 456-4120, the anonymous Crime Hotline at 555, or use the RSLPF Crime Hotline App, available via the Google Play Store.
The incident occurred on Easter Sunday, a day traditionally marked by peace and spiritual reflection in St Lucia. Joseph’s death has sparked renewed concern about the island’s continuing struggle with gun violence.
Unitedpac St Lucia News initially reported on the incident in a breaking news story published earlier today.
This latest killing also follows another unresolved case in the north of the island, where two men were discovered dead inside a vehicle in the Inglewoods community of Grande Riviere.
Unitedpac St Lucia News will continue to follow this story and provide updates as verified information
