A 44-year-old Ciceron man was killed and a girl injured in a shooting in Black Stars, Morne Du Don, Castries, on Saturday morning.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) said in a statement on Monday that Shem Ephriam and the minor female – whose name was not disclosed – were hit by gunfire in the incident that occurred around 7:32 a.m.
Both were taken to Owen King European Hospital (OKEU) for medical attention. Ephriam later succumbed to his injuries. The girl’s condition has not been disclosed.
Police said investigations are continuing and a post-mortem examination is scheduled for a later date.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 456-3756. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Crime Hotline at 555 or the RSLPF Crime Hotline application, available on Google Play.
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