Authorities in Castries have opened a full homicide probe after a 40-year-old local man was discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the Bexon district of the city Saturday night. The victim has been identified as Justus Leo, a resident of the Belaire New Development area.
The Saint Lucia Royal Police Force’s Criminal Investigations Department first received an official report alerting them to the shooting at approximately 8:55 p.m. Responding officers rushed to the scene, where they located Leo with multiple gunshot injuries across his body. A practicing medical professional on site formally declared the 40-year-old dead shortly after arrival.
As law enforcement continues to piece together what led to the fatal shooting, official proceedings have been scheduled for a post-mortem examination at a future date to confirm the official cause and manner of death. Investigators have not yet released details about potential suspects or motives, and the case remains an active open investigation.
Police are now calling on members of the public with any information connected to the incident, no matter how small it may seem, to step forward to assist the investigation. Tips can be submitted directly to the Criminal Investigations Unit via phone at either 456-3770 or 456-3817. For community members who wish to remain anonymous, information can also be shared by calling the dedicated Crime Hotline at 555, or through the RSLPF Crime Hotline mobile application, which is available for download on the Google Play platform.