Christopher Williams became the island’s 25th homicide victim on Wednesday night. At about 9:50 p.m. police responded to a shooting incident in Bisee, Castries. Upon arrival, information received indicated that the 25 year old of Bisee, was allegedly shot multiple times by an unknown assailant and was transported to the Victoria Hospital via ambulance. Williams subsequently succumbed to his injuries. Later that Wednesday night the 26th homicide so far for the year, was recorded. Police responded to a shooting incident on St. Louis Street, Castries at about 9:55pm. At the scene, the body of a female, later identified as 24 year old Verna Augustin of Wilton’s Yard, Castries was found with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds to the body, allegedly perpetrated by an unknown assailant. She was transported to the Victoria Hospital and was pronounced dead upon arrival. The police commissioner says the rate of crime and violence in and around the city is alarming.

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