Police probing shooting death of 33 year old man

THE POLICE HAVE launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of Cassion Stapleton, a 33 year old unemployed man of Kingstown Park who died on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

The police said in a release that their investigations reveal that the deceased was sitting at a shed not far from his home when some unknown assailant( s) shot him. Stapleton reportedly received several gunshot wounds to his body and was later pronounced dead at the scene by the District Medical Officer (DMO).The motive surrounding the shooting death of Stapleton is unknown at the moment.

A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out on the body to ascertain the exact cause of death.

The police are asking that persons who have information that can assist with the investigation to contact the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Crimes at 1784-457-1211; the Officer in charge of the Criminal Investigations Department at 1784-456-1810; or any police station, or police officer with whom you are comfortable.

They promise that all information will be dealt with confidentially.