One Month On: No Public Updates in Kenrelle O'Flaherty Killing in St. Lucia

Investigation Stalls One Month After Fatal Shooting

More than a month has passed since Kenrelle O'Flaherty, a 26-year-old British national residing in Anguilla, was fatally shot in St. Lucia, yet authorities have not released any public updates on the homicide investigation. O'Flaherty was discovered with apparent gunshot wounds in Garrand, Babonneau, late on October 28, 2025, sparking an immediate police probe.

Details of the Incident

According to reports from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), officers from the Babonneau Police Station responded to calls regarding a lifeless body found along a roadway around 10:50 p.m. on October 28. Upon arrival, they located O'Flaherty, who was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by a medical practitioner. It is understood that O'Flaherty, originally from London, was visiting St. Lucia from his home in Anguilla at the time of the incident.

Lack of Official Communication

Despite the passage of over a month, the RSLPF has not provided any public statements or updates regarding the progress of their homicide investigation. Multiple inquiries from media outlets, including Anguilla Focus, directed to Vern Garde, Commissioner of the RSLPF, have reportedly gone unanswered. Similarly, authorities in Anguilla have maintained a cautious stance. The Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) confirmed on November 19 that they had 'liaised with our colleagues in St Lucia regarding this murder' but stated it would be 'inappropriate for the RAPF to comment on another force's ongoing investigation.' Kim Cutler, Deputy Head at the Governor's Office in Anguilla, described the event as 'a profoundly tragic incident,' extending thoughts to Mr. O'Flaherty's loved ones.

Calls for Information Continue

The RSLPF initially urged anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact their Major Crimes Unit or to utilize anonymous reporting channels such as the Crime Hotline (555) or the RSLPF Crime Hotline App. The lack of updates has raised concerns, particularly given that O'Flaherty's death occurred just one day after another shooting incident in St. Lucia, where a minibus driver was injured during an attempted robbery on October 27, 2025. The investigation into Kenrelle O'Flaherty's death remains active, with authorities continuing to appeal for public assistance.