RSLPF Launches Probe into Marigot Homicide

On Sunday, April 27, 2025 about 9:30 p.m. Police Officers attached to the Marigot
Police Station responded to a report of a shooting in Marigot.

Initial inquiries revealed the presence of one (1) unresponsive male at the scene, with
apparent gunshot wounds about his body. The victim was assessed and pronounced
dead on the scene by a medical practitioner.

A second individual was non fatally injured in the incident.
The deceased was identified as twenty-four (24) year-old Justin Raphael of Jacmel.
On April 29, 2025, Officers attached to the Major Crimes Unit assumed conduct over
investigations into the shooting death of twenty three (23) year old Justin Raphael of
Jacmel, Anse La Raye.

UPDATE

On Tuesday May 20, 2025, the Major Crimes Unit, along with the Special Patrol
Team, initiated an operation, which resulted in the arrest of Loic Augustin of Coolie
Town, Marigot.

On Wednesday May 21, 2025, Augustin was charged with the offences of Murder
and Attempted Murder, in connection with the death of Justin Raphael. On Thursday
May 22, 2025 he was escorted to the First District Court, where he was remanded
into custody at the Bordelais Correctional Facility.

Commissioner Verne Garde wishes to commend the multi departmental efforts,
which had resulted in the advancement of this matter to the judiciary. He also wishes
to thank the general public for their continued collaboration with officers, which
undoubtedly contributes to the marked progress in crime reduction. He encourages
sustained partnerships with stakeholders, the most critical of which, is the public we
serve.