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Man Dead after Argument and Stab Wound 

30 December 2025
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By Admin. Updated 3:04 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Police are investigating the death of a man following an altercation.

In a December 30 press release, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said that on the evening of Monday, December 29, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to an incident at the residence of Brandon Child, a 39-year-old engineer from Villa/Fountain.

Preliminary investigations indicate that an altercation occurred at Mr. Child’s home, during which he sustained a single stab wound to the chest. He was transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries, the release stated.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the exact cause of death as the investigation continues, police said.

A suspect is currently in custody assisting the police with inquiries. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department/ Major Crimes Unit at 784-456-1810 or Police Control at 784-457-1211, police said in the release.

The RSVGPF said it extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Child during this difficult time.

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