A manhunt was underway Saturday after a shooting that left four people dead on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Small Grenadines, according to police.
the The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said Late Friday, officers responded to reports of a shooting in Green Hill, an area outside the capital, Kingstown.
The police said in a press release: “Upon the officers’ arrival, the officers discovered two bodies lying on the public road. The body of a woman was found inside a vehicle parked along the road, while another body was discovered on a nearby plot of land. It appears that the four people had been injured by gunshot wounds.”
Four other people were also injured in the shooting, according to police.
in Updated on SundayThe Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said the four people who sustained gunshot wounds were taken to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital to receive medical care.
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Police added: “Two were later treated and released from the hospital, while two remain in the hospital.”
Police said the identities of the deceased are being withheld at this time due to the ongoing investigation and related security considerations.
No arrest was made immediately, and police said they were still trying to determine the motive behind the crime.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is appealing to anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact police.
“People who may have witnessed suspicious activity or who are in possession of video footage, photographs or other relevant information are particularly encouraged to come forward,” police said. “Members of the public are also urged to avoid circulating speculation or unconfirmed information while the investigation remains active.”
Acting Police Commissioner Trevor Bailey spoke about the impact of gun violence on families and communities during Saturday’s news conference.
He said: “Violence has no role in our society. It causes pain. It brings discomfort to families.”
Police said they recorded another murder on Saturday, and are investigating whether it is linked to the shooting that occurred on Friday evening.
St. Clair Leacock, Minister of Homeland Security, He told NBC Radio, a local news outletSaint Vincent and the Grenadines is a “peaceful country” but gang violence still exists.
“I am very saddened by the news of what happened last night,” he said on Saturday. “I want to publicly appeal to all young people to be mindful of their behavior and conduct.”
According to police, 37 murders have been recorded this year in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
“These murders create a serious nightmare for us,” Leacock said.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines consists of 32 islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea and is known for its volcanic landscape, pristine coral reefs and white sand beaches.
—With files from The Associated Press
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