By Admin. Updated 6:09 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Major Crime Unit (MCU) of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it is investigating a shooting incident that has resulted in the death of Jenson Aubrey Hamilton, a fifty-five (55) year-old Labourer of Gibson Corner, which occurred about 7:20 p.m. on Saturday 03rd February 2024 in Gibson Corner.
Mr. Hamilton’s death is the third homicide so far for 2024.
“Preliminary information revealed that Hamilton was on his way home from Kingstown when he was accosted by an assailant(s)and shot multiple times about his body. The police were alerted and promptly proceeded to the scene,” a press release issued today (February 4) by the RSVGPF stated.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the police met Hamilton’s motionless body lying on the public road, a short distance away from his home. The scene was processed by the Crime Scene Unit (CSU). Hamilton was later pronounced deceased at the scene by a medical practitioner,” police said.
Police said a postmortem examination is expected to be carried out on the body to ascertain the exact cause of death. The RSVGPF extends condolences to all who are negatively affected by this incident.
Anyone with information that can assist the police with this investigation is encouraged to contact the Major Crime Unit at 1-784-457-1211 ext. 4816; Police Emergency at 911/999, or any police station or police officer you are comfortable speaking with.
Any information received would be treated confidentially. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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