St.Lucia Records Murder #22

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Posted on May 16, 2017 in Crime, Regional

Shooting victim, Kimbert Lynch, has died, law enforcement officials have said.

Lynch was shot in the chest at Black Mallet, Marchand at around 11:00 a.m. today according to reports.

The 22 year old was transported to hospital and died some time later.

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Another man, identified as Yannick Mathurin, is reported to have sustained a gunshot wound to the buttocks.

Mathurin was shot at Arundel Hill a few minutes before the incident involving Lynch, law enforcement officials told the Times.

The motive for the shootings and the circumstances of the attacks are unclear.

HTS News4orce got reaction from Kimbert Lynch’s uncle, Evitus Lynch.

Evitus said doctors gave him the shock news shortly after operating on Kimbert.

“They told me they tried their best but…the shot went straight to his heart.”

Kimbert Lynch was the 22nd homicide victim. Police have not disclosed arrests in connection with the fatal shooting.