Police Investigate Dwayne Jacob’s murder in Paul Over/Murray’s Village area

By Admin. Updated 4:19 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said Wednesday it is investigating a homicide following the discovery of a body in the Paul Over area.

Earlier today One News SVG reported on a body found in the Murray’s Village area, this report refers to the same discovery. Murray’s Village and Paul Over boundary with each other and the boundaries are sometimes blurred.

In its press release, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said the deceased, identified as 34-year-old Dwayne Jacobs from Paul Over, was found in a river near his home.

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“On the night of Tuesday June 18, 2024, police received reports of gunshots fired in the vicinity of Mr. Jacobs’ home. Upon investigation, Mr. Jacobs was not found at his residence. The following morning, Wednesday June 19, 2024, police returned to the scene and conducted a thorough search, discovering Mr. Jacobs’ body motionless in the river. The District Medical Officer was called and pronounced Mr. Jacobs dead at the scene,” the police report stated.

“Preliminary reports indicate that Mr. Jacobs sustained multiple gunshot wounds and had a broken right foot. A postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death,” the report stated.

Police said: “In light of this tragic incident, we are working diligently to gather all necessary information and bring those responsible to justice. We appeal to the public for assistance and encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward. Please contact Police Emergency at 999/911, Police Control at (784) 457-1211, or the Criminal Investigations Department / Major Crimes Unit at (784) 456-1810, or visit any police station”.

If you wish to provide information anonymously, please inform officers when making your report. Rest assured; the police will ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to receive the information while maintaining your anonymity, police said in the release.

The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said it extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jacobs during this difficult time.