The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) says it has identified a growing issue in the central division, which is an increase in burglaries and other offences against property.
To combat the frequency of such incidents, the RSLPF said it has intensified night patrols, along with other strategies, in the city and surrounding neighbourhoods.
“This initiative, though recently implemented, has demonstrated effectiveness, with a notable decrease in the prevalence of these occurrences,” an RSLPF press release stated.
On Friday, September 13, 2024, at about 1:00 am, a team of officers assigned to night patrol in the city were conducting foot patrols along Chaussee Road, Castries. The officers were alerted to apparent gunshots in the Wilton’s Yard community and proceeded to the area, to investigate.
During their investigation, they encountered a male suspect, a situation which led to firearms being discharged, resulting in injury to two individuals, who presently, are listed to be in stable condition at a medical facility.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 456-3754.