RBPF Homicide Rise

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There has been several murders in the capital in recent days beginning last Thursday when four people lost their lives to gun violence on the streets. Homicides are up 20.33% compared to the same period last year. There has been 71 murders thus far in this year and 59 murders from January 1st – July 19th, 2023. The latest killing incident in 2024 involved a woman who was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend.

Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander held a press conference on Monday where he provided updates on ongoing investigations into several murder cases.