Police investigate death of Mahaut man

McKenzie was pronounced dead at hospital
McKenzie was pronounced dead at hospital

The police are carrying out investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Haynes McKenzie Charles, from the community of Mahaut.

According to Police PRO, Acting Inspector Pellam Jno Baptiste it was reported to the police that about 3:00 am on Sunday, August 7, 2016, the 27-yr-old who had difficulty breathing, was transported to the Accident and Emergency Department of the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).

He said on arrival Charles was examined and pronounced dead by a medical doctor.

A coroner’s inquest will be convened and investigations are ongoing, Jno Baptiste said.

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18 Comments

  1. August 10, 2016

    Any way that not a normal death if is not poising they poising him.is à leptospirose.but that not no heart problème ok

  2. Jewel
    August 10, 2016

    What I don’t understand is….why aren’t the ems staff giving continous CPR enroute to hospital …..I had an occurance where a village nurse could not even release the pin of an oxygen tank…..more life saving training is expected from nurses and other ems staffs…..lives can be saved….just my take

  3. ravine
    August 10, 2016

    abolor why dont you shut up
    where you there
    all dominicans do is hide behind a computer and talk shit
    i hope you never come to the cemetery for care
    sympathy to the family

  4. Tell the Facts
    August 9, 2016

    He was a young man. I wondered what caused his death.
    Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
    May his soul rest in peace. Amen!

  5. UHURU
    August 9, 2016

    Syrian hospitals are better than our hospitals right now!
    Prove me wrong by explaining the numerous unwarranted deaths at the cemetary better known as princess magret hospital !!!

  6. CD
    August 9, 2016

    Examined and pronounced dead seems to suugest that the patient arrived lifeless. Only a doctor can pronounce death so even if one dies on the way to the hospital, he cannot be pronounced dead until the doctor examines him and certifies that he is so.

  7. shay
    August 9, 2016

    My dear class mate from primary all through high school…sad to see you go. RIP Haynes

  8. Wow
    August 8, 2016

    Maybe a blood clot….or a pneumonia. .sad

  9. I am Dominica....Are you?
    August 8, 2016

    Haynes…I am so sad to hear of you passing. S.I.P

    • haynes
      August 9, 2016

      thank you

  10. ddd
    August 8, 2016

    Apparently some people don’t read to understand from what I have read it would seem that the man passed on arrival to the hospital but as usual Dominicans doing what we love best trying to blame someone

  11. Gregs
    August 8, 2016

    Whoa, rest in peace bro

  12. ABOLOR
    August 8, 2016

    One time I went for a Doctor\’s visit and was seen by a nurse who took my vital signs, then left me in the room and said, \”the doctor will be with you shortly.\” Oh yeah! I was in this little room for an hour or more before mister doctor came in. At one point I almost fell asleep in there. But why they keep you waiting so much?????

    • dee
      August 8, 2016

      Man Aborlor you are one lucky Guy
      what you complaining about ? I almost thought dere you were going to say de nurse took your vital organs wee . man you lucky you leave dat hospital with all your organs .
      Why don’t you thank God you didn’t fall asleep in there , I sure one of your vital organs would have gone missing , no cricket for you again .

      • ABOLOR
        August 8, 2016

        :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I left with all my organs well tuned up.

    • August 8, 2016

      You said you waited for the doctor for an hour,you pretty lucky . I live in the great big U. S of A and I sometimes spend hours in emergency room even if I have insurance,because people tend to say this is one of the reason ,.But i always know they say emergency is for emergencies that means gun shut,women in labour,someone suffering with heart issues, babies ,strokes or some form of accident any thing else you will be waiting a long time.

  13. ABOLOR
    August 8, 2016

    How long was he at the PMH before he was examined by that Doctor? Scary stuff!!! :twisted:

  14. National Employment Programme
    August 8, 2016

    The Coordinator and Staff of The National Employment Programme would like to express our Heartfelt sympathies to the Family and Friends of the late Mr. Haynes McKenzie Charles from the community of Mahaut. Mr. Charles was a warm-hearted and jovial intern who performed creditably under the Programme. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Charles and ours thoughts and prayers are with his Family and Friends during this very difficult time.

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