POLICE PROBE FATAL SHOOTING IN MALA VILLAGE
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that has resulted in the death of Jamal Finch, alias “Cribit”, a 41-year-old labourer of Sion Hill, which occurred on Friday, September 08, 2023, at about 11:55 p.m. in Mala Village.
Preliminary information revealed that the deceased was walking along the Mala Village Public Road on his way home when he was accosted by armed assailant(s) and shot several times about his body.
The Crime Scene Unit (CSU) of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) responded and processed the scene. Finch was later pronounced dead at the scene by the District Medical Officer (DMO).
A postmortem examination is expected to be carried out on the deceased to ascertain the exact cause of death.
Anyone with information that can assist the police with this investigation is encouraged to call 999/911 or, the Officer in charge of the Criminal Investigations Department at telephone number 1-784- 457-1211 ext. 4836/ 4837 or, any police station or police officer you are comfortable speaking with.
All information received would be treated confidentially. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
