The Saint Lucia Police Force has launched a comprehensive investigation into a tragic double homicide that occurred in the Bexon area of Castries on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which took place at approximately 2:50 p.m., has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that two young male victims sustained critical gunshot wounds during the shooting. Emergency responders pronounced one victim deceased at the scene, subsequently identified as 22-year-old Mickel Johan Bernard, a resident of San-De-Fue, Sarrot in Castries.
The second victim, despite receiving immediate medical attention and transportation to the Owen King European Hospital, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as 23-year-old James Toussaint, a local resident of Bexon, Castries.
Authorities have indicated that post-mortem examinations have been formally scheduled as part of the ongoing investigative process. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force continues to pursue all available leads and encourages anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist with the investigation. The community remains on alert as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding this violent incident.