Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that claimed the life of a young man in Mon Repos early Sunday morning.
According to a police press release, officers attached to the Micoud Police Station responded to a report of a stabbing at Parish Drive, La Pointe, Mon Repos, at about 12:07 a.m. on February 15, 2026.
Initial reports indicate that a male victim was discovered at the scene with an apparent stab wound. He was pronounced dead by a medical practitioner. The deceased has been identified as Jamail Joanes of Parish Drive, La Pointe, Mon Repos.
Authorities say investigations into the incident are ongoing, and a post-mortem examination has been scheduled for a later date.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Micoud community, prompting a response from Micoud North Parliamentary Representative Jeremiah Norbert, who described the loss as deeply painful.
“Today, our hearts are heavy,” Norbert wrote in a Facebook post. “We mourn the tragic loss of a young man from our community, taken far too soon in circumstances that have shaken us all.”
He noted that the tragedy affects not only the families involved but the wider community as well.
“This is a painful moment for the families involved, for their children, and for every resident who calls this community home,” Norbert stated, adding that the incident underscores the urgency of addressing violence among young people.
“Both individuals were young members of our community, and this tragedy reminds us of how fragile life is and how urgently we must recommit ourselves to peace, conflict resolution and protecting our young people from cycles of hurt and violence,” he said.
Norbert also extended condolences to those left grieving. “My deepest condolences go out to the grieving family, especially the children left behind,” he wrote, urging residents to stand together “not divided by anger, but united in prayer, reflection and a shared commitment to building a safer, stronger community for all.”
Police are appealing to anyone with information about the incident to contact the Micoud Police Station at 456-3670. Anonymous tips can also be provided by dialling 555, the Crime Hotline, or through the RSLPF Crime Hotline mobile application.
