Saint Lucia’s emergency services responded to two separate shooting incidents within 36 hours, including one occurring on Election Day in Rich Fond, Dennery. The Saint Lucia Fire Service reported attending to an adult male with gunshot wounds to his calves at approximately 1 p.m. Monday, who was found seated under police supervision at the scene.
Medical personnel conducted on-site treatment following standardized trauma protocols before transferring the victim to a medical facility for specialized care. This incident followed another violent episode in Grand Ravine during the early hours of Sunday, where emergency crews discovered an adult male lying supine with a critical chest wound.
The Fire Service detailed that the first victim sustained a penetrating injury to the right side of his chest, requiring immediate medical intervention before being rushed to a nearby healthcare facility. Both cases demonstrate the emergency response system’s protocol-driven approach to trauma care, though they highlight concerning patterns of violence occurring in close temporal proximity during a significant national event.