Two deadly shootings rocked Castries on Saturday, August 16, leaving two men dead and several other people injured.
The first incident occurred around 10 a.m. near the Jeremie Street taxi stand, an area that usually sees heavy morning foot traffic. Jamie Williams, 25, of Morne Du Don, was fatally shot, with stray bullets striking unsuspecting bystanders and triggering scenes of panic as people scrambled for safety.
Hours later, gunfire rang out along Micoud Street, claiming the life of Takim James, better known as “Tako” or “Tako Bell.” The daylight attack again sent people running in terror, with reports of more bystanders, including children, caught in the crossfire.
St Lucia Times has learned from reliable sources that police have apprehended a suspect linked to one of the shootings, though official confirmation is yet to be provided.
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SLP you all are giving UWP a slither of hope with all these crimes
Flash stupid gang signs . . .
Anyway, condolences to the grieving family and friends.
Serious questions required.
1. Are the cameras placed all around town in operation?
2. Why are the penalties for illegal gun and ammunition possession so lenient?
3. Why do criminals feel so emboldened to commit such offenses in broad daylight, in full view of the public?
4. Are there regular street patrols by fully armed police officers?
5. How long has it been since the police have ‘neutralised’ a perpetrator or two?
It has become stale. The hackneyed phrases and words, after each murder, are enough to make one vomit. “Drop your guns” “don’t politicize crime” “the government not responsible for crime” “there is crime everywhere.” These utterings and scribbles, along with identical ones are a bouillon of foolishness. Imagine constantly suffering through this piffle…an assault on brain cells.
A quick class in civics would help many understand the role of government. Too many don’t understand that the elected politicians are only managers employed by taxpayers. Among the responsibilities of the elected is to create a safe environment for taxpayers. The concepts of crime rate, crime category and negligible risk, could hit some citizens in the face, and the citizens wouldn’t recognize it. A day in this environment feels like one hundred years.
why are people quick to politicize crime.??? The power to stop the crimes lies in the hands of those committing the crimes simple.