Police investigate multiple weekend homicides

Three killings which took place over the weekend are under investigation by the Police.

In a release the Police said they have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding three homicides- two at Petit Bordel, and one in Calliaqua.

The first incident, a shooting, occurred around 10:42 p.m on Friday, September 27, 2024.

The police said preliminary investigations revealed that 29 year old Stanron Stapleton, a labourer of Rose Hall, was approached by an unknown assailant while on the block.

The assailant opened fire, causing Stapleton to flee into a nearby compound, where he was shot multiple times. The District Medical Officer was summoned and pronounced him dead at the scene.

In the second incident which occurred on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at about 2:00 a.m., the police said they were alerted to another fatal shooting in Petit Bordel. This time it was 37 year old Othnell Lavia, a farmer of Petit Bordel, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The District Medical Officer later pronounced him dead, and permission was granted for the removal of the body.

The third homicide occurred in Calliaqua yesterday, Monday, September 30, 2024. Police said they responded to a report of a stabbing involving two males. The victim, identified as 34 year old Elijah Creese, a labourer of Prospect, was transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. At the time of going to press, the police said the suspect was in custody assisting with their investigation.

The police release said their Crime Scene Investigation Unit processed the scenes and collected several pieces of exhibits of evidential value.

Post-mortem examinations are expected to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death in all three cases.

The police also are asking that anyone with information which may assist in these investigations to come forward as their cooperation is crucial in bringing the perpetrators to justice, and ensuring the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors.