On Saturday October 24, 2026 about 7:32 a.m., officers of the Criminal Investigations Department received a report of a shooting at Black Stars, Morne Du Don, Castries.
Initial reports indicated that two victims, a female minor and a male adult sustained gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to the Owen King European Hospital (OKEU) for medical attention.
The male victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by a medical practitioner. He has been identified as 44-year-old Shem Ephriam of Ciceron, Castries.
Investigations are continuing into this incident and a post mortem is scheduled for a later date.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 456-3756. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided by dialling 555 (the Crime Hotline) or by utilizing the RSLPF Crime Hotline Application, which is available in Google Play Store.