By Admin. Updated 9:04 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Police say they have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Tambu Patrick, a 31-year-old Labourer of Layou.
In a release, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force – RSVGPF said Patrick was fatally shot on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at about 7:31 p.m. in Ruthland Vale, Layou.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the Layou Police Station received a report about the incident sometime after 7:00 pm. and promptly responded to the scene, the RSVGPF said.
On arrival at the scene, Patrick’s lifeless body was discovered with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds allegedly perpetrated by masked assailant(s) wearing a facemask, the release stated.
The scene was processed by the Crime Scene Unit and items of evidential value were collected, the release stated.
Patrick was later pronounced deceased on the scene by the District Medical Officer. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) extends condolences to all those who are negatively affected by this tragic incident.
A postmortem examination is expected to be carried out on the deceased to ascertain the exact cause of death.
Mr. Patrick’s death marks the 47th homicide recorded so far for 2023, a new record over the 42 homicides recorded for the entire year 2022.
Anyone with information relating to this incident or any other incident is urged to call 999/911, or the Officer in charge of South Western Division at telephone number 1-784- 458-7229or, any police station or police officer you are comfortable speaking with. Witness accounts and any additional details may prove crucial in unraveling the truth behind this unfortunate event, police say.
All information received would be treated confidentially. Investigations into the matter are ongoing, police say.
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