By Admin. Updated 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it has made a significant breakthrough in its investigation into the deadly shooting incident that occurred in Edinboro on February 6, 2025, which resulted in one death and injuries to another.
In a January 6 press release, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said that on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, police arrested and jointly charged Kyle Providence, and Joel Williams, both 21-year-old labourersof Ottley Hall with the following offences:
Murder
● With malice aforethought, caused the death of Carl Quow, a 21-year-old labourer of Edinboro, by an unlawful act, to wit, by shooting him about his body with a gun.
Attempted Murder:
● With intent to commit the offence of murder on Jahlani Thompson, a 17-year-old student of Edinboro, did an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence, to wit, by shooting him on his left foot with a gun.
Police said: Both men appeared before the Serious offences court where they were arraigned. They were not allowed to plea due to the indictable nature of the charges and were remanded into custodyat His Majesty’s Prison. The matters were adjourned to January 26, 2026.
A total of 40 homicides were recorded in 2025, 37 of which were categorized as murders.
The RSVGPF said it thanks all those who came forward with information that led to this development.
“We continue to appeal to anyone with additional information relating to this matter, or any other criminal activity, to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at (784) 456-1810, Police Control at (784) 457-1211, or the police emergency numbers 999/911.”
“All tips will be treated with the strictest confidence. Let us continue working together to preserve peace and safety across our nation,” police said.
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