75 Homicides For 2023 – Castries Man Succumbs After Stabbing

Saint Lucia ended 2023 on a tragic note when a thirty-year-old man succumbed after sustaining stab wounds on Old Year’s Day. The deceased has been identified as Shane Edwin of Morne Fortune, Castries. The circumstances of the stabbing were not immediately apparent. However, at about 5:00 pm, police responded to a report regarding the incident. According to reports, the victim had walked to the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) Headquarters on Manoel Street, Castries, seeking help after sustaining stab wounds to his  back and shoulders. He had lost a lot of blood, had difficulty breathing and collapsed at the fire station. Emergency personnel assisted Edwin and transported him to the OKEU Hospital. Less than an hour later, at about 5:50 pm, a medical practitioner pronounced him dead. Police have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the nearest police station, use the Crime Hotline at 555 for anonymous reporting or the Crime Hotline App which is available in the Google Play Store. Last year’s homicide count has matched the record 75 deaths that occurred in 2021. Saint Lucia’s homicide count for 2020 was 55. Headline photo: Stock image The article 75 Homicides For 2023 – Castries Man Succumbs...