On Thursday, September 19, 2019, twenty three (23) year old, Andris Charles, of L’Esperance, Fond St. Jacques, Soufriere, was arrested and charged for causing the death of thirty seven (37) year old Ison St. John.
The incident occurred on Saturday June 29, 2019 about 1:45 a.m. at Fond St. Jacques, Soufriere. John sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, during a robbery at a business in Soufriere.
Andris Charles, who was also charged for the offence of Robbery, was escorted to the Second District Court, where he was remanded into custody, until October 9, 2019.
The Royal St. Lucia Police Force wishes to express gratitude to all the members of the public who assisted in bringing about a resolution in this matter.