Crime Spree Sparks Calls For More Citizens To Arm Themselves. Shooting Club Weights In
Amid a surge in robberies targeting businesses and goods vehicles, there are growing calls for citizens to arm themselves in defense of their lives and property. The Saint Lucia Shooting Association has weighed in, supporting the idea of increased firearm ownership but stressing the critical need for responsible use and adherence to safety protocols.
Saint Lucia Reaches Record 77 Homicides
Saint Lucia has recorded its highest-ever homicide toll, with 77 lives lost to gun violence in 2024. The latest victim, 25-year-old Nyim Calendar, was found fatally shot along Marc Road in Bexon around 2 a.m. Saturday. Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.
This alarming spike in gun violence highlights a worsening crisis on the island, despite Police Commissioner Verne Garde’s September vow to curb criminal activity. Authorities continue to urge public cooperation in the fight against this escalating epidemic, which poses a growing threat to the nation’s safety and security.
