26th January 2010
Police News

Stabbing at Conway, Young Man Dead

Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Jamal Ledger alias “Too Slack”, 22 years of Conway, Castries.
This incident occurred about12:00pm, on Monday the 25th of January, 2010, at Conway, where Ledger was allegedly stabbed during an altercation. He was later pronounced dead at the Victoria Hospital.
No one has been arrested in connection with this incident; however, police are continuing their investigation.

Calypso Singer Shot Dead at Leslie Land

Police have launched an investigation into the death of Meandad Raggie, popularly known as “Ratchy”, 27 years of Pavee, Castries, who was shot about 11:30pm on Saturday the 23rd of January, 2010, at Leslie Land, Castries.
According to reports, Raggie was in the company of some friends when he was approached by a man who robbed him of his silver chain. He made an attempt to retrieve the chain when the man pointed a gun at him.
Raggie and his friends immediately fled the scene but the individual fired at them and hit Raggie in an area of his back. He continued running until he fell near a restaurant on Chausee Road, Castries.
He was thereafter taken to the Victoria Hospital via ambulance where he was pronounced dead on arrival. No arrest has been made in connection with this incident; however, police continue their investigation and are therefore appealing to anyone who may have information to contact the Major Crime Unit at telephone number: 4563770 or 4563758.
Meandad Raggie was a member of the “Take Over Calypso Tent” and he was the father of three young girls.