Two individuals shot and killed – Official Police Report

An aerial shot of Pole Yard in Arnos Vale, St. Vincent.

By Admin. Updated 2:21 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on July 13, 2024, at Pole Yard, Arnos vale.

It was a double homicide as a man and a student are dead. A third person was shot during the ordeal and was hospitalized, but he has since been treated and discharged.

In a July 15 press release, police said the deceased are Jomarl John, a 30-year-old Vendor and a 17-year-old Student, both residents of Pole Yard, Arnos Vale.

“Preliminary investigations have revealed that on July 13, 2024, Jomarl John and a 63-year-old retiree were at a business place in Pole Yard when an unknown mask gunman entered and opened fire. Both John and the retiree were shot and John was pronounced dead at the scene. The retiree was taken to the Kingstown Hospital, where he was treated and discharged, police said.

“The 17-year-old student was shot at a location a short distance from the business place and was also pronounced dead at scene,” police added.

Police said a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the actual cause of death of the deceased.

The RSVGPF said it is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and bring clarity to this investigation. We assure the public that we are diligently working to resolve this matter and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

The homicide count for 2024 now stands at 27.

“We also appeal to anyone with information that could assist in solving this case 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 any police station,” the RSVGPF said.

The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and to all those affected by this tragic incident.