By Admin. Updated 7:42 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Police have launched an investigation into the shooting death of a 21-year-old labourer from Roseau, whose body was found lying in the road on Friday night (November 13).
The man has been identified as Matthew Garrick.
According to a press release from the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), officers responded at about 10:00 p.m. to a report of a body in the roadway above Trotman’s Mini Mart. When they arrived, they found Garrick unresponsive with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.
A doctor later examined him and pronounced him dead.
Members of the public are saying they are perplexed as to who would shoot Matthew and under what circumstances since he is not known to trouble anyone. He was also known to suffer from mental challenges.
Investigators are now working to establish the circumstances surrounding his death, including what happened in the period leading up to the shooting.
A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out to determine the exact cause of death.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen the incident, heard gunshots in the area or has any information that could help the investigation to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact the Calliaqua Police Station at 458-4200 or Police Control at 457-1211. Police say all information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
The RSVGPF has extended condolences to Garrick’s family and loved ones.
Investigations are continuing.
His death marks the 40th killing and the 43rd homicide recorded in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for 2026. In 2025, the country recorded 40 homicides.
A video of the deceased is available on our WhatsApp channel.
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