By Val Matthias. Updated 10:57 a.m., Sunday, September 27, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force says every available resource has been deployed to investigate Friday night’s mass shooting in Green Hill as officers intensify efforts to remove illegal firearms from the nation’s streets.
Acting Commissioner of Police Trevor “Buju” Bailey made the remarks on Saturday while updating the nation on the investigation into the attack, which claimed four lives and left four other people hospitalised.
Bailey said investigators, intelligence officers and operational units were all actively involved in the probe, adding that the Government has also committed additional resources, including specialised equipment and regional expertise, to strengthen the country’s crime-fighting efforts.
Regional experts are expected to work alongside local law enforcement over the next 12 months as part of broader efforts to combat serious crime and improve investigative capacity.
While outlining the police response, Bailey acknowledged that gun violence continues to affect communities beyond the immediate victims, saying some residents have become reluctant to venture out after dark or even attend church services because of concerns over their safety.
“It causes people to be concerned, some even fearful to traverse the streets once it gets dark. People don’t even want to attend the church service,” Bailey said.
Bailey urged those who resort to firearms to settle disputes to abandon violence, encouraging especially young people to seek lawful and peaceful ways to resolve conflicts.
He said illegal firearms remain one of the country’s most significant security challenges but stressed that police are aggressively targeting the weapons. During operations over the past week, officers recovered two firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, along with more than 40 rounds of ammunition.
The Acting Commissioner also appealed for continued public cooperation, saying strong partnerships between police and communities remain essential to bringing offenders to justice and reducing violent crime.
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