A 44-year-old resident of Ciceron died and a girl was injured after gunfire erupted in Black Stars, Morne Du Don, Castries, on Saturday morning, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force said.
The shooting occurred around 7:32 a.m. and claimed the life of Shem Ephriam, police reported in a statement released Monday. The girl, whose identity was not released, was also struck during the incident. Both victims were rushed to Owen King European Hospital for care.
Ephriam succumbed to his wounds at the hospital. The girl's condition remains undisclosed by authorities.
Police are continuing their investigation and have scheduled a post-mortem examination. Members of the public who witnessed the incident or have details are urged to reach the Major Crimes Unit on 456-3756. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Crime Hotline at 555 or through the RSLPF Crime Hotline application on Google Play.
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