Vincy Ferlance
(Saturday, April 16, 2016): An early morning shooting resulted in the death of a 20 year old Nevisian.
An official release from the police press and public relation department states that, “The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating a shooting incident on Nevis that has resulted in the death of one individual. The incident occurred on Pinney’s Beach.
“Investigations by the Violent Crime Unit (VCU) have revealed that the shooting which occurred about 3.00am (Saturday, April 16) resulted in the death of Vincy Ferlance, a 20 year old male resident of Bath Village.”
Unofficial reports indicate that the victim was attending a charity dance at Lime Beach Bar and was shot at close range. Source close to this case said the unidentified shooter shot the victim from the side and the bullet existed his forehead.
The investigation is ongoing. This is the tenth murder in the federation for 2016. Last year the federation recorded a total of 34 murders.
There are further reports suggesting that today’s killing is one of revenge.