The scourge of gun violence in Saint Lucia continues unabated, claiming yet another life in Barre Denis. Authorities have now identified the deceased as 22-year-old Gabriel Henry, who succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds during a deadly attack. Another individual remains hospitalized with injuries sustained in the same incident.
Law enforcement sources confirm that Henry sustained a total of five gunshot wounds, including injuries to the chest, right backside, and back. Preliminary reports suggest that he was shot outside his home but managed to run inside, where he collapsed and later died.
Details surrounding the shooting remain unclear as police continue investigations to piece together the circumstances that led to the fatal incident. However, this latest killing is recorded as the first for 2025, following a record 77 registered in 2024. The deadly shooting amplifies concerns over the surge in gun-related violence across the island.
With each fatal shooting, communities are left reeling, families are shattered, and the public’s demand for stronger crime prevention measures grows louder. Authorities have repeatedly urged citizens to assist in tackling gun violence by providing any information that could help bring perpetrators to justice. Individuals can share tips anonymously via the crime hotline at 555 or through the Crime app.
Despite ongoing police operations and crime-fighting strategies, the relentless wave of violence continues to cast a shadow over national security. As investigations into the Barre Denis shooting unfold, the public awaits answers—while yet another family mourns the loss of a loved one.
The Ministry of National Security and law enforcement are once again under pressure to step up their response to the rising bloodshed and ensure justice for victims.
This remains a developing story, and we will provide further updates as new details emerge.
