Felix Chucky Leonce dies in fatal Castries shooting.

Felix Chucky Leonce dies in fatal Castries shooting.

Fatal Castries shooting death of Felix Chucky Leonce.

Police officials have confirmed that Felix Chucky Leonce has been identified as the man killed during Thursday’s early morning shooting incident in the Leslie Land area of Castries. This unfortunate event represents Saint Lucia’s 47th reported homicide of the year, adding to the growing worry about gun violence in the region.

Eyewitness accounts relayed to authorities that gunshots were heard around the stroke of midnight. Police officers from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force were dispatched swiftly to the location and located Leonce’s body at the scene of the incident. The area was secured by law enforcement, and criminal investigators are currently gathering evidence as they work on this active homicide case.

At this time, authorities have not released any information regarding the possible motivations behind the killing. There are also no confirmed details on whether any individuals are being sought or apprehended in connection with the incident. This tragic event is part of a concerning trend of fatal occurrences in and around the capital city.

This news update comes after a previous report by Unitedpac St Lucia News, which detailed the initial police response and the cordoned-off crime scene in Castries before the identity of the deceased was officially announced.

Addressing the media recently, Police Commissioner Verne Garde mentioned that a significant number of homicide victims in Saint Lucia during 2025 had prior interactions with the police and were involved in illicit or unlawful activities. He committed to boosting police operations focused on dismantling criminal organizations that are suspected of driving the current wave of violence.