Police in Vieux Fort have launched an investigation into what appears to be a homicide following the discovery of a young man’s body early Friday morning.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 4:30 am, when officers responded to a report and found the body of a male lying along a roadside with apparent gunshot injuries.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending official identification and notification of next of kin.
Authorities have not disclosed further details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, but investigations are ongoing as police work to determine the motive and identify those responsible.
The latest incident adds to growing concerns over gun-related violence in the south of the island. Police are currently on the scene searching for clues and are urging anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to come forward.
More details are expected as the investigation progresses.
