A 25-year-old man from Soufrière is the victim in what police have confirmed is the third homicide recorded in Saint Lucia for 2026.
Leeval Albert died after sustaining stab wounds during an altercation in Castries today, Assistant Commissioner of Police Luke Defreitas confirmed.
During the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s monthly press conference today, ACP Defreitas said investigations are ongoing to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the attack.
According to initial reports, after being injured, Albert made his way to the Jeremie Street Plaza and eventually collapsed. Emergency medical personnel were summoned to the scene and transported him to a medical facility. Despite their efforts, Albert was later pronounced dead.
No further details were provided regarding possible suspects or motives at the time of the press briefing. Police have not yet confirmed whether anyone is in custody in connection with the incident.
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What else would can one expect on that street? Rum shop upon rum shop in clear violation of the Liquor Licence Act thanks to the National Housing Corporation and the Castries City Council.
Peep what is your solution Peep to this out if control crime situation in lucia. Things continue as they were unabated from last year
@just saying – you have a great point. Consider the millions government is investing in tourism and what our city have to show, imported Chinese brand and printed stuff, rum shops, fried fish and chicken … kfc etc. Nothing iconically that will attract revisiting or spreading of exciting visits. Our city display who we are … a set of alcoholics