Police have made a significant breakthrough in connection with thee island’s most recent homicide. Law enforcement on Tuesday morning apprehended a male suspect wanted in connection with the recent homicide of 74-year-old Ken Joseph Ismael. The arrest follows an intense days-long manhunt in the community of Choiseul.
The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed at this time, was located near a beach in the Choiseul community and was swiftly taken into custody by police.
Ken Joseph Ismael was brutally attacked on March 20 in La Pointe, Choiseul. The incident shook the community not only because of its violence but also because Ismael and the suspect knew each other.
Following his apprehension, the alleged suspect was transported to the Soufriere Police Station. Authorities have reported that he is cooperating with the investigation, which may hasten the resolution of this brutal crime. However, further details surrounding the circumstances of Ismael’s murder have not been disclosed, and police officials are urging the public to remain patient as the investigation unfolds.
