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Police concerned as homicides rise 25%, most linked to firearms
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Police concerned as homicides rise 25%, most linked to firearms
Homicides in Saint Lucia have gone up sharply this year, with police reporting a 25% increase compared to the same time in 2025. At a police press briefing on Thursday, Assistant Commissioner Luke Defrietas said there have been 40 homicides so far, up from 32 at this time last year. Firearms are still the main cause of death in these cases, making up 73% of all killings. Of the 40 victims, 29 were shot, nine were stabbed, and two died from blunt…
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