Saint Lucian authorities have intensified investigations into a lethal Friday night shooting in Ciceron that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man, marking the island’s tenth homicide this year. Police have confirmed three individuals are currently in custody while actively pursuing at least two additional suspects linked to the violent incident.
Emergency response teams from the Saint Lucia Fire Service were dispatched to the scene shortly before 10 p.m. on February 21, 2026, following reports of gunfire. First responders discovered an adult male victim lying face down in a drainage channel with no detectable vital signs. Despite immediate life-saving interventions and rapid transportation to a medical facility, the victim was subsequently pronounced dead.
The deceased has been formally identified as Givanni Andrew Joseph, a resident of Ciceron, Castries. The investigation remains ongoing with multiple persons of interest being questioned.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Luke Defreitas provided updates during a media briefing, stating: “As we speak, three persons are in custody assisting with this investigation, and the police are pursuing a further two suspects that we hope to have in custody by later today.” Senior officers from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force emphasized their commitment to resolving this case amid growing concerns about violent crime on the island.