A 34-year-old Coolie Town resident, Mervie Valcent, died following a shooting at Perou, La Croix Maingot, early Friday, October 30, 2026.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force said officers at the Marigot Police Station received the report at approximately 12:10 a.m.
Valcent sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to the Owen King EU Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead by a medical practitioner.
Residents who spoke to Saint Lucia Daily Post reported hearing gunfire and said police recovered several spent shells at the scene.
Investigations are continuing, and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 456-3759. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Crime Hotline at 555 or the RSLPF Crime Hotline application, available on the Google Play Store.
