A violent early-morning shooting incident unfolded in the Black Stars neighborhood of Morne Du Don, Castries, on a recent Saturday, resulting in the death of a 44-year-old Ciceron resident and non-life-threatening (per preliminary unconfirmed reports) gunshot wounds to a young underage girl. Official public disclosures from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) were released two days following the incident, on the subsequent Monday, to notify local communities of the developing case details. Law enforcement confirmed that the two victims, identified publicly as Shem Ephriam and an unnamed minor female whose personal details are being withheld to protect her privacy, were struck by stray or targeted gunfire at the exact recorded time of 7:32 a.m. during the on-street altercation or unprovoked attack. First responders transported both wounded parties immediately to the Owen King European Hospital (OKEU), the primary acute care medical facility in the region, for urgent life-saving treatment. Despite the best efforts of attending medical staff, Ephriam could not recover from his sustained injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. No official updates on the current medical status of the injured young girl have been shared with the public to date, out of respect for her family’s wishes and ongoing case sensitivity. RSLPF officials noted that full-scale criminal investigations led by the specialized Major Crimes Unit remain actively underway, with a formal post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause and manner of Ephriam’s death scheduled to take place in the coming days. To assist with gathering critical evidence and identifying potential suspects, local law enforcement is issuing a public appeal for any witnesses or community members who hold relevant information related to the Black Stars shooting to come forward. Members of the public can reach the Major Crimes Unit directly by dialing 456-3756, and those who wish to share information anonymously can do so by calling the 555 Crime Hotline, or submitting tips digitally via the official RSLPF Crime Hotline mobile application that is available for free download on the Google Play store.