Soufriere/Fond St Jacques MP Emma Hippolyte has called for a renewed focus on the sanctity of life, following the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Hank Monrose in Soufriere last night, while Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has condemned the violent incident.
Police have confirmed that Monrose, a resident of Palmiste, Soufriere, was pronounced dead at the Soufriere Hospital where he was taken after being shot at Lenny’s Hill, Soufriere.
Speaking at a pre-Cabinet press briefing on Monday, Hippolyte urged Saint Lucians to prioritise the value of life and guide young people away from violent behaviour.
“I want to take this moment again to speak to our community of Saint Lucia because the issue of the sanctity of life is an issue that we have to speak about,” she said.
“I am speaking not just as a parliamentary rep but as a senior person in our community—all of us must speak to our young persons about the way they manage themselves and the fact that they just don’t seem to understand what life is.”
Prime Minister Pierre, also commenting on the killing, expressed zero tolerance for gun violence: “I make no excuses for this, absolutely no excuses.”
Investigations into Monrose’s death are underway and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is urging anyone with information about this incident to contact the nearest police station or call 555 to report anonymously.
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These politicians are amazing. So many murders in VF and Castries, no comment from her. However, every time someone gets killed in her constituency she shows national concern. My advice? Stop being so polarizing
Condemning the gun violence is only a critical first step. This new generation has little to no appreciation of the sanctity of life. They have not been taught morals, values, respect of human dignity, love and caring. This material world is just destroying our core community values. Social media and TV glamorize and normalize gun violence. Law enforcement needs to do a better job in identifying and apprehending the criminals. In such a small community the investigation should aggressively pursue those involved and take them to justice. The criminals need to know they will spend the rest of their lives in prison. Government and community leaders need to invest resources to address social issues affecting our young men. We need social workers in our communities to help young people deal with their grievances without resorting to violence. Also participation in community organizations and sports help in reducing criminal activity.
I agree wholeheartedly with this statement
“This new generation has little to no appreciation of the sanctity of life. They have not been taught morals, values, respect of human dignity, love and caring. This material world is just destroying our core community values. Social media and TV glamorize and normalize gun violence.”
I might add that most do not want to work legitimate/traditional jobs. They want to get rich overnight by any means necessary and that is very sad. Godspeed.