One Male is dead following reports of extended gunfire within the City of Castries on Wednesday evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Law enforcement officials, issuing a statement through the press relations office, addressed what unofficial reports have described as a confrontation with police by armed individuals noting, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn Wednesday May 22, 2019 about 10:30 p.m. officers attached to the Special Services Unit, whilst on mobile patrol received information regarding a suspicious motor vehicle, at Reclamation Grounds, Castries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The responding officers made attempts to stop a white Toyota Lancer, registration number PE3191, but to no avail. The motor vehicle in question failed to stop, venturing through one way streets about the city, contravening traffic regulations.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the statement, one individual was fatally shot, and a second was non-fatally injured an attempt to apprehend the individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A third male was arrested without injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police also disclosed that One nine millimeter (9mm) firearm was recovered by officers from the individuals apprehended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Law enforcement officials have requested the assistance of members of the public with information regarding the incident \u2013 presently under further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Individuals are asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 456 3754.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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