Gunshots rang out and sirens blared in the Castries community of Rockhall Friday night, Jan. 17 evoking curiosity from residents.
It was not long after that news emerged that two males were shot sometime between 11 pm and 11:30 pm.
Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Aniel Innocent confirmed Saturday morning that the two males died in the incident, one as a result of a police shooting.
Innocent said more details will be provided soon.
However a source said a police officer witnessed a man shooting another man, and in the process opened fire on the alleged gunman, who is well known to police.
The PRO also reported that there was suspected homicide in Vieux Fort.
Innocent said 62-year-old British national Roger Pratt succumbed to injuries sustained about 11: 10 pm at the seaport in Vieux Fort.
St. Lucia News Online will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.