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Two in Custody as Police Investigate Death of Man Found in Kingstown 

05 March 2026
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By S.Browne. Updated 2:28 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Police say that two persons are currently in custody as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male whose body was discovered in Kingstown just after 6:00 a.m. on February 28, 2026.

In a March 5 press release, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) stated that officers were alerted to the discovery of an injured male at the Solidarity Car Park in Kingstown.

“Upon further investigation, the male was identified as Bertram Wright, a 63-year-old retiree of Redemption Sharpes/Campden Park. He was transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead,” the press release said.

The RSVGPF further reported that a post-mortem examination conducted on March 3, 2026, revealed that death resulted from multiple blunt force trauma.

“The investigation is ongoing, and two persons are currently in custody assisting police with inquiries,” the RSVGPF said.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Police Emergency at 999 / 911, Police Control at (784) 457-1211, or the Criminal Investigations Department / Major Crimes Unit at (784) 456-1810.

The RSVGPF extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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