By Admin. Updated 4:53 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the community of Green Hill on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, which resulted in the death of Stephen King, a resident of the area.
In a May 13 press release, police said: “According to preliminary reports, at approximately 12:00 p.m., masked gunmen entered Mr. King’s premises and opened fire, shooting him multiple times about the body. The assailants fled the scene shortly after the incident.”
“Mr. King was immediately transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival,” police said.
“The Crime Scene Unit is currently processing the scene to collect exhibits of evidential value, and investigations are ongoing. A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death,” the release added.
Mr. King’s death marks the 11th homicide for 2025.
There also reports that someone close to him, his stepson, was gunned down in Paul Over some time ago.
The RSVGPF said it extends sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased during this time of grief, and appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information that can assist with the investigation to contact them.
The contact numbers given are Criminal Investigations Department / Major Crimes Unit – (784) 456-1810, Police Control Room – (784) 457-1211, Police Emergency – 911 or 999.
“Information may also be shared with any police station or trusted police officer. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” police further noted.
