Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of thirty (30) year old, Yannick Jean of Crown Lands, Bexon.
A report of a shooting was referred to the Criminal Investigations Department in Castries, about 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Yannick Jean was found motionless at Crown Lands, with apparent gunshot wounds to his body. He was transported to the Owen King European Union Hospital via ambulance. He was later pronounced dead by a medical practitioner.
A post mortem examination is scheduled for a subsequent date.
The Royal St. Lucia Police Force wishes to extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and to encourage anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact the nearest police station, or the Criminal Investigations Department at 456 3770 or the Crime hotline 555 for anonymous reporting.