Farmer Shot Dead in Bexon, Saint Lucia

Police in Saint Lucia are investigating the fatal shooting of a farmer in Bexon. The victim has been identified by relatives as Cleus Soolal, who was reportedly shot while on a small farming property in the community shortly after midday on Wednesday, September 23. According to reports, several gunshots were heard in the area before Soolal was discovered suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. An eyewitness reportedly saw two masked men running from the area toward a nearby river following the shooting. Police have not publicly confirmed the identities of any suspects. Soolal was known to work as a farmer and reportedly cultivated potatoes on the property where the incident occurred. Police responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing. As of the latest information available, no arrests or charges have been announced in connection with the shooting.