Police Commissioner Crusita Descartes-Pelius has expressed serious concern about the escalating violence, prompting calls for unified efforts from both law enforcement and the community. This concern arises in the context of a troubling upswing in violence over recent weeks, the latest of which occurred in Vieux Fort on Sunday evening. According to reports, the incident resulted in the death of a man and gunshot injuries to a woman in her fifties. The shooting was reported around 9:30 pm at Westhall Group, Vieux-Fort, where the male victim succumbed to multiple torso wounds. Fortunately, the injured woman, who sustained leg injuries, received prompt medical attention and is now in stable condition. This incident marks the eighth homicide of the year in Saint Lucia, underscoring a worrisome increase in violent crime.
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