Mervin ‘Dr. Evil’ Effrage.
Mervin Effrage, also known as Dr. Evil who was charged with the attempted capital murder of two police officers on Monday, was wanted for questioning in relation to recent shootings in Castries, according to police.
Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for Crime and Intelligence Milton Desir told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) that Effrage was not wanted for questioning in relation to any specific shooting in the Castries basin, but some of the gun related crimes.
Effrage allegedly engaged two lawmen in gun battle last week and was shot in the leg. The officers were there to pick up Effrage to take him down to the police station for questioning.
The incident occurred on Upper Chaussee Road, Castries (near Grass Street/Marchand Road) just before 12 noon Wednesday, July 8.
Police said a 9mm pistol with eight rounds of ammunition was recovered at the scene.
In addition to the attempted murder offenses, he was also charged with the possession of a firearm and ammunition. He is currently on remand.