Country Record Homicide Number Six

Police are appealing for anyone with information on the island’s latest homicide to come forward. On Thursday, January 18, 2024, about 10:40 p.m., the Marchand Police Station in Castries received a report of a shooting at the intersection of Marchand and Chaussee Roads, Castries.
The Police Officers responded to the report and commenced investigations. Jakim Duncan, a twenty-one (21)-year-old resident of Bagatelle, Castries, was conveyed to the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital by Emergency Medical Technicians from the Saint Lucia Fire Service for medical attention. He sustained multiple injuries and later passed away. A medical practitioner at the OKEU, confirmed his death.