By Admin. Updated 1:48 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Police say they have arrested and charged a New Montrose resident in connection with the 2022 double homicide of Elon Barbour and Daniel Skerritt of New Montrose.
In a February 7, 2025 press release, the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) described the development as “a significant breakthrough in the investigation”.
“Following extensive investigations, Omari Sargeant, a 26-year-old labourer of New Montrose, has been arrested and formally charged in connection with the murders. He is expected to be arraigned today, February 7, 2025, at the Serious Offences Court,” police said.
“The investigation stems from an incident that occurred on Monday, May 16, 2022, when two masked men armed with guns approached Barbour and Skerritt in the vicinity of Monkey Puzzle Bar in New Montrose. Several gunshots were fired, resulting in both men sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. They were transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries,” the police report added.
Police said a Post-mortem evaluation performed on the deceased men determined that they succumbed as a result of gunshot-related injuries.
The RSVGPF said it remains dedicated to ensuring that those responsible for violent crimes are brought to justice.
Anyone with additional information that could assist in this matter is encouraged to contact the following: Criminal Investigations Department (CID/MCU): (784) 456-1810, Police Control: (784) 457-1211, and the Public Relations and Complaints Department: (784) 485-6891.
The RSVGPF said it thanks the public for their cooperation and encourages continued support in the fight against crime.
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