St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded its eighth homicide of 2026 following a violent chopping incident in the Central Leeward town of Barrouallie. The victim, known locally as ‘Munt-I,’ succumbed to severe chop wounds while en route to medical facilities on Monday.
Social media platforms circulated graphic footage showing the man with critical injuries, which multiple sources confirmed to local news outlet iWitness News preceded his death. Preliminary investigations suggest the attack stemmed from an alleged monetary theft that occurred on Sunday. Law enforcement authorities have subsequently taken one suspect into custody.
The deceased, previously a recognizable figure on the streets of Kingstown, had relocated to Barrouallie several years ago. His move followed allegations of stealing crack cocaine in the capital city. Munt-I had gained minor social media notoriety for his musical performances, particularly his soca compositions and percussive vocal techniques.
This lethal incident follows closely after Friday night’s shooting death of 66-year-old shopkeeper Winston Williams, locally known as Zeke, in the Diamond area. With eight recorded homicides in early 2026, the nation demonstrates an increased violent crime rate compared to the same period in 2025, which had documented five killings. The country concluded 2025 with a total of 40 homicides.