(SNO) – Law enforcement sources have confirmed that three men have been arrested in connection with the death of popular taxi operator Nereus Francis, better known as ‘Cosol’, who died from a gunshot wound.
The men, who are in their 20s and 30s, were arrested in Cacao, Babonneau.
When contacted earlier this week, representatives of the Saint Lucia Press Office, had told our newsroom that they are unaware that anyone has been arrested in connection with the killing.
However, other reliable sources were later able to ascertain that three suspects were picked up at a residence in Babonneau in connection with the taxi driver’s death.
The 51-year-old resident of La Retraite, Gros Islet, who is originally of La Guerre, Babonneau, died on Monday, July 9, under suspicious circumstances.
A post mortem examination later revealed that he died from a “gunshot wound to the chest with injuries to the right and left lung”.
According to a police press release, “Officers attached to the Gros Islet Police Station proceeded to the La Feuillet, Gros Islet Road, about 10:40 p.m. on Monday, July 09, 2018. On arrival, the body of Nereus Francis was discovered beneath his Toyota Land Cruiser Prado registration number TX 825 and appeared to be lifeless. Medical assistance was sought and he was pronounced dead at the Victoria Hospital by a medical practitioner.”
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