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Police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are searching for suspects after a Friday night shooting in Green Hill killed four people and injured four others, with a second killing recorded Saturday.
A manhunt was underway Saturday in St. Vincent and the Grenadines after a shooting that left four people dead in the small Caribbean island nation, where authorities have struggled to contain gang violence.
Green Hill Shooting Investigation
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said late Friday that officers responded to reports of gunfire in Green Hill, a district located just outside the capital city of Kingstown. The shooting occurred Friday night. Acting Police Commissioner Trevor Bailey described the scene at a news conference Saturday. Two bodies were met lying on the public road, he said, and the body of a female was discovered in a vehicle parked on the public road.
On an adjacent piece of land, another body was discovered. Bailey said the corpses had what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Four people were also injured in the shooting, with two of them still hospitalized. There were no immediate arrests, and police said they were still trying to determine the motive for the crime.
Police said they registered another killing on Saturday and were investigating whether it is linked to Friday night's shooting. No further details on that separate killing were immediately released. St. Clair Leacock, the minister of national security, condemned the unfortunate and unnecessary shootings while speaking on NBC Radio, a local news outlet, on Saturday. He said that while St. Vincent and the Grenadines remains a peaceful country, gang violence has plagued many communities.
Gang Violence and Tourism Concerns
According to police, 37 murders have been recorded this year in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a country with a population of 110,000. The figure underscores the challenge authorities face in curbing violent crime. Leacock said the homicides create a serious nightmare for us. His comments came as police continued to search for suspects and piece together what happened in Green Hill.
The former British colony is made up of 32 islands and cays in the eastern Caribbean and has long relied on tourism as its main source of income. The small archipelago is known for its volcanic landscapes, untouched coral reefs and white sand beaches that have made it a popular yachting destination. It is also home to several private islands that cater to the rich and famous, drawing visitors from around the world.
The tourism sector remains the backbone of the economy. The violence in Green Hill is the latest in a series of deadly incidents that have raised concerns about public safety in the island chain. Authorities have pledged to pursue those responsible. The manhunt continued Saturday as investigators worked to establish a motive and determine whether the Saturday killing is connected to the Green Hill shooting. Police have not announced any arrests. Anselm Gibbs, The Associated Press
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