Tragedy Strikes St. Vincent: 5 Lives Lost in Mass Shooting
Five people, including a 13-year-old boy, were killed in a mass shooting in Kingstown, the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The incident occurred when a vehicle pulled up and its occupants opened fire on a group of people in the Harbour Club area. Police suspect an assault weapon was used and are taking possible reprisals seriously. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, while the United States has appointed a coordinator for Caribbean firearms prosecutions to address the issue of gun trafficking in the region.