By Admin. Updated 12:27 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Police have released an update on their investigation into the death of a 10-year-old female student in Glen.
The student died on September 14, 2024.
In a September 25 press release, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said:
“A post-mortem examination has determined that the cause of death was anoxia due to or a consequence of diffuse alveolar damage (ARDS) in both lungs”.
Medical News says Anoxia is a state of total oxygen deprivation within tissues or organs. (Updated)
Police said that based on the findings of the investigation there is no evidence to suggest foul play. However, the RSVGPF encourages anyone with information that may assist the investigation to come forward.
The incident
Police said in the press release that, “Preliminary investigations revealed that around midday on Saturday, September 14, 2024, the police at the Calliaqua Police Station received a report that a family of four had been found in distress at their residence in Glen”.
“Upon arrival, officers discovered four females, including the 10-year-old, inside the house. Three of them were breathing, while the 10-year-old appeared motionless. The District Medical Officer was summoned and later pronounced her deceased at the scene,” the release stated.
Anyone with information that can assist the police on this case can contact Police Emergency at 999/911, Police Control at 1 784 457-1211, and the Criminal Investigations Department/Major Crimes Unit at 1 784 456-1810.
The RSVGPF said it extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
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