UPDATE: Gunshots in Pottersville; one man injured
Dominica News Online - Monday, July 9th, 2012 at 8:50 AM
The police have confirmed there was a shooting incident on Saturday evening in Pottersville.
The police said the incident occurred around 7:30 pm when Clement Letang of Castle Comfort was shot.
He received gunshot wounds to the left leg and is now a patient at the Princess Margaret Hospital .
Residents of the area reported hearing a barrage of gunshots and the police were called.
DNO has been reliably informed by a source that Letang was shot by a national of the Dominican Republic.
DNO is following this story and will publish more information as it becomes available.
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124 Comments
D/a gettin worse wid dem drug s men .just bag dem
We all in it together follow the tracks.
Dominica is now becoming a scary place – and i blame the way these kids are reared these days… in my days – and i\m early thirties – i never heard of these things there – now when on vacation – i see children with children, young kids pull up smoking, kids in uniform trolling the streets doing things i’d never do, kids cussing adults – old people…my cuz cussing my granparents, family fight against family….and i ask my mself – when do ppl blame the government?\
I always heard that charity begins at home – well so to does discipline, love, respect… foundation for building strong producrive individuals
@ Huh
Something went wrong somewhere that children and grandchildren have no respect for their elders and cursing them. This is so sad. By the time those children grow up and have children I wonder what theirs will be like. Each generation gets worst than the previous ones.
why those people doing that they just want to go jail or to pay money for what they have done
you are right zac rat
send them spanish back in there country
Dominica done
We have too much drugs in the country and some people using their business as a coverup.
happy no one was killed. next level….. no questions were asked and we all jumped on the ship lord guide us.
They think because its a leap year they will do
things and get away with it. The authority should
teach those illegal guns holders a lesson by keep-
ing them in jail till their case call.
all i can say is send them back even the young boy who was convicted he should have been sent home if it was in the us or gwada he would be on the next flight to his home, them
Who is running the show?? The truth is hard to bare so sometimes it just disappears from D.N.O. People we are in real trouble. Hope it makes it we go see. What goes around comes around.
there should be no bail for illegal fire arms period.Send them straight stocky.Make the fine heavy.this is because if criminal have guns then it gives the good citizens of this country no choice but to get theirs and protect themselves and their property and their families.GOOD PEOPLE CANNOT BE SUFFERING UNDER THE HANDS OF THESE WICKED OUTLAWS.
Dominica hard it’s ups and down, residing in the USA and seeing what is taking place there with them Spanish people, Dominica letting them into the island, all i have to say is Good Lord Look Upon Us
If what I am reading is true that this individual is a National of the Dominican Republic, he need to be deported, because keeping him on the island is not good, more of them will enter
There are Dominicans in the USA locked up in prison for many years as soon as they complete their prison sentence they will be heading back, deported to DA
The authorities in Dominica need to do the same, if they have children in DA, send them back home with their children when them children reach the age of 18 or whatever as Dominican born they can come to DA
Dominicans need to take back the island from the hands of the Devil, Lord heal our nation
We have problems with Haitians! We have problems with Chinese! We have problems with Latinos! SMH … what a country!!
and I guess no other country has problems with us Dominicans
I ‘HEAR’is a spanish man that shoot.
its time that we change our mind set in this country, before somethings goes wrong there is a whole lot of negative babbling going on about a person.This needs to stop and time that we have a better justice system here.
Is the victim the same person who some years ago claimed to have been robbed and when the matter got to the court he decided to forgive the criminals? Hmmm…..
YEP thats him. Was placed in a car bout and claimed to be kidnapped. He later say he forgive them.
So that “Dominican Republic National” has papers? He legal in DA?
Dominica opening it’s door to all them spanish, Dominicans look out because them Spanish guys from the DR are trouble where ever they go, go to AMW and listen to news from the USA and Canada and you all will see and hear about them
Many of them are criminals deported from the USA and Canada and they seek refuge in DA, soon they will bring their cartel style killing in DA, having DA papers or not they should deport them back where they come from, the very same way that Canada and the USA deporting them even though they become nationality by papers as they say in Canada, UK, and the USAthe government can always revoke that piece of paper
Lord help us all
@ Marcus Hill
I hope he is deported. If I recall last year a Haitian man was asked to leave DA for overstaying. He was hardworking and has a child. May this man who shot someone be deported without much ado. He should not even be tried but simply deport him.
Skerrit is not telling no one to shoot or kill anyone. But right now what he should be doing as a prime minister is focusing more on security of the country. Hire some policemen for foreign countries to clean up the streets, cause basically Dominican Policemen is a waste of time.
Both you and your comments are a waste of time.
if thats ur opinion then fine!! we all have the freedom of speech.
To ensure that people is easily capable of being enslaved or taken over, make sure that they have no right to bear arms and that they have no arms to bear. In other words they are defenseless.
Criminals and the unstable will always be able to get guns. In communities throughout history, where the people are properly trained in firearms, crime is minimal.
@ anonymous2
I hope the gun was confiscated.
look some rediculous comments poor taste,say something constructive some i can learn as a youth allu have politice in everything…..is Skerro that telling allu to go do allu majee….chups
Dominica, please I beg of you. Pressure your lawmakers to stop the gun violence in your country or else you will suffer big time. It starts like this then lots of innocent people and children will suffer. Dominica is too beautiful to let it go like this. Vote them out if they are not working to correct crime. Dominica is one of the few places in the world that is peaceful. Do what you have to do to keep it that way while you are ahead of the game. Please!
Listen, let face it. We know who the culprits are. In every village you know exactly who the trouble makers are, just turn them in. A lot of times families don’t want to talk because it’s their sons or daughters but ultimaltely they will suffer by the acts of their children. Lawmakers you included. Because is Mr so and so son then he gets away. You are setting a bad precedence. Let me tell you once you lose Dominica it’s gone forever. People of Dominica do not let the criminals take over or your peaceful lifestyle will be ruined forever.
So a man get shot and skerrit have to do with that??
awa wi d man can get blose eh..
if i buy a gun is skerrit that tell me buy it
NO!!
if kill is me that kill cause is my choice…
its just sad that all those killing aree going on i always ask myself one question.
Will i be able to walk alone in the streets in a few years time?
Skerrit is the leader… whenever a leader does not do what he is suppose to do these are the things that happen…. kinda like a parent not doing what they need to do and their children are caught acting a fool//// get it?
@ Ali
The PM of a country cannot do everything. The Leader has his appointees in certain departments to perform their paid work. He also has his Cabinet members who will introduce bills, discuss it with him in Parliament and legislate what is necessary and important. They must also respect his decision.
The Chief of Police could also play a part and communicate with the PM based on his duty and findings.
If every one of them performs their duty, each in his/her own category, Dominica could become a safer place, free of such criminals and also certain migrants to DA. Therefore, do not blame the PM for everything and everything that goes wrong in DA. It is unfair. Hope you comprehend that.
people with this kind of fire power don’t make mistakes about who they attack. When things are good they BLING together and when things turn sour they BANG and BOW at each other.
Wrong conclusions are never good to come by but we have the responsibility to open our eyes and assess the reality on the ground.
Remain cognizant of the fact that we need to continue to be our brothers keeper we need to assure ourselves continually that we have to work hard for what we want so our off-springs can follow in our foots steps and if that trend of self destruction continues the future is blique.
WOW
Any one found with illegal guns should be dealt
with very hashly because its becoming scary. Its
time to do something with these bad guys lock them
up and throw the keys away.
Why so many guns on this island with such a small population. police need to do some sort of gun sweep. station at some major road-way and search every vihicle and its occupants. Do that on random days. offer some pay off to creadible snitchers, money talks. They may not get all but I am sure we will get a some off the streets.
This world is in crisis seeing for humanity.Trouble is all over man has become desperate .Guns are all over and its time we learn to be careful what statement we make.Dominica is apart of the world and trouble will happen there.So lets not rush to judgment and throw blame without taking a look at ourselves.We leave Dominica and see gun battle everyday.Trouble times are at hand,seek God and he will guide your step.Wars and rumors of wars will be the order of the way.No matter where we run we must face reality..
Dominica need prayers
some of the young people with gun need prayer not dominica
I hope that the perpetrator will be caught. This tells us that such people do not worship God, do not pray, do not care about the life of others and not even their own. They do not care about their family, their feelings and what they will say about them including the society where they reside. They obviously do not want what is best for them or for anyone. How sad!
If caught, no bail whatsoever for those who also carry guns and use them on nationals. Let there be no excuse for using guns. Guns injure and kill. Keep them incarcerated. Criminals forfeit their rights of freedom.
Something’s happenin & am it’s so excited the 2009 campaim morto.The next level.
Seems more to like the Armeggedon . Look at gangstas we have out there , all in our schools. They came from houses not homes . We need more families to build their homes and i’m not talking about dwelling rather with morality , fear and reverence for the Most High . too many out there hanging around not going to church , not praying , nor reading bible or book of wisdom . then they gwet caught and who comes to fight and cry and try pull down for their evil acts , than those who perverted and destroyed them ?
you see they take all that coke the other day!!!! that MUST have been a talk scene. the kind of man that had shares in that!!! so called high man alone!!! HUGGIES maybe all has shares too.
sigh………..Too much evil
in the place! Man using evil to gain wealth n power so at the end somebody must lay down on the ground bleeding! 
………….My mother say her grandma always say when the time is near we will have no control over what will be happening around us……All i can do is pray !!!
Good2Go
Everything, Bad or Sad,that take place in Dominica,blame Skerro for them in all you m…../ass. You all pretend not to hear the real instigators/ mobilators on their talk shows.But…is a conjunction…In Time To Come don’t say Skerro did it so I CAN DO IT TO…
the good book says if my people who are called by my name would humble themselves and pray i will hear from heaven and heal their land is GOD word not mine my neighbor once said is crisis after crisis
They say the perpetrator is from the dominican repuplic an other forienger is that treu?.
I am sure the police will find him or who ever is responsible
allu like to call skero name eh…..n e thing is d man…free up the mAN NAME…..WHAT ARE U AN IDIOT….(met yo)….stupess……. happens..those that live by the gun….will die by it …and thats just it…..stupessss
Why every time something like this happens the prime minister has to pay for it ? i think that is bull
So everything that happening is the pm that doing or sending them to do it you all must stop that our people like fast money so they will do drugs and everything that can make fast money some of our police men and woman doing the same thing they just need to get harder punishment that all sto sending them and eat tax payers money
alot of crap going on now.everybody have gun.drugsman in it.young girls going behind drugs man.people selling there soul for money.little girls going behind man for money car an moto bike.weh weh godd.people no longer want to work again.when u love or like money u will do anything for it.dominica finish
thats why our young women are washing plates no more good men majority on drugs, homosexual, jail,prison and 6 feet deep
Dominicans stop crying its all about the next LEVEL you all run all over the place having fun open you all eye and see the big pic when people dont want to work had for what thay want thats what going to take place and the new name for it is THE NEXT LEVEL as the PM keep saying good is good all the time and all the time good is good but i hope he dont think good is good just for one set of dominicans hes good for all hes people
YOur comment is nothing but Horse Manure. Even your grammar sucks.
ummmmmm….dno the incident occurred at 6.30…the sun was just setting… it wasnt as dark as 7.45!!! by 7:45 the crowd had already cleared and only police were on the scene…….
finishing collecting their evidence!
the time is wrong. it was about 6:45pm and not 7:45pm. I was ironing and thought is some movie the neighbor was watching, when I looked out i saw a commotion down my street, so i said ok it was real. this guys are really sick and have no heart when they are doing their thing. this is a busy road, people always on the road and this fella behaving as if is in the woods they are trying to kill a wild animal. Lord protect our people and the innocent ones.
Well get ready for pay back. I hope the shooter lucky enough to get shot in his leg too.
When they going to build the underground Penitentiary?……….
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with development come crime who ask for development we did so we all are to blame. look at the crime rate in all the other developed countries do some research small minded people.
I take it you rejoicing. Enjoy your happiness while it last because it is a good thing that just happen.
Ha, you all cannot handle the truth…..time will tell
You seem so joyful. Dare I hope it’s because the victim did not die?
I am not joyful about anything.
Just going to show how it is in Dominica. Skerette the other day spoke about draconian laws…where are they? I guess is because of what was going on at the time, he spoke of such. Things cool down,,,and so did his draconian laws talk.
He said the no Constitution would stop him from doing what he wants to do,,,,so why should it stop others? That is what the next level is all about. So here we are….Big people in authority can do it,,,so can others on the street.
how can we call on those who have no moral authority to curb crime??
I am sure that he wasn’t innocently shot.
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Stop your stupid and ignorant comment. Your Sot.It concerns Dominica.It’s Dominicans involved. Go to school!
Hope the injuries were not serious.
@hustle hard.. Why are you so ignorant?
@hustle hard… Stop hiding behind a computer screen and write garbage.Do you have a brain or is it smoked?
@ hustle hard
Your comment made me laugh. I like that.
I agree with you. Poor Grand Bay and it’s people. They are always getting the wrong end of the stick, so-to-speak. You know what I mean. 
I do know that there are some good, law-abiding people in Grand Bay. Every DA town and village and every country has them.
How you know is not grand bay people?
@hustle hard.. Can’t imagine you can be so brainless.That is not a Grandbay issue. Leave Grandbay out of that.
Heal our Nation Lord..pour out ur spirit on us
these little pigs who cannot behave should be put in a pen, lock them up and throw away the keys! Its time for all these killing to stop in this little poor island!
You all like to say that but when it’s you all’s family that do the shooting, you guys are the first to cry foul.
Then turn around and blame the police.
…And please lord, “Deliver us from this labour party.
Smh..in time
No law not even the constitution seem to be able to stop these gunmen eh. PM where are the draconian laws you promised to pass re people found in possession of illegal firearm(s)?
This seem to be the only sector of the economy flourishing. POOR US! HAPPY NO ONE GOT KILLED!
What do you expect when the red flag city is rejoicing over that. Nothing can be done done about the corupt police force; Is not I dat say, but is Kawatt dat say dat.
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. No law, not even the constitution can stop them.
I gave my woman bois bande rum punch and she got so authoritatvie and hostile ; and was just talking talking like she full a sheet.
@ GOM
Today a thought crossed my mind that Chicago, U.S.A., has over 600 murders so far and as I heard on the News. I asked myself why can’t the U.S. Government and the Mayor of that City not curb and eradicate those murders.
Think about it. Satan is rampant. The criminals/murderers are always a step ahead. Nevertheless, this is no reason not to try to curb this terror tide which takes some precious lives, injure others and place anxiety and fear in nationals.
There are those who proudly state that they are atheists and sadly so for those who were brought up in the Christian faith and who call us, who are devoted to our faith and who practice our faith, derogatory names. These people are incapable of stabilizing and eradicating these criminal activities in DA. They are too bent on denouncing Christianity and destroying it. However, they will never succeed for God created the world, human beings and everything that is in it for our livelihood and enjoyment and one day, we will be judged by Him.
It is important that those Christians who practice the faith, do their utmost to obey God’s Commandments, be loving and kind, prayerful, patient and with this godly spirit, ask God to help our country, convert us too (conversion is an ongoing process), to perfection and to convert those who commit crimes and murders and who are a menace to the DA community. For this we must pray and never cease praying.
Those who commit crimes and who utilize guns are in dire need of God’s blessing and graces. They have gone astray and far from God to Satan, his influence and promptings. If they continue in this state they are destroying their life and soul and unto eternal destruction. Let us pray for them, for DA and for its nationals.
I wish that when they are arrested and are imprisoned that the Word of the Lord would be taught and remind them about what it takes to be a law-abiding national and to lead a happy and peaceful life which lies only in God. Praise be to God!
live by the gun die by it
Lord help our nation
the wild wild west – Dominica
Okay, to the tourist who may wish to visit Dominica and may be reading these comments, please do not be deterred. Things are not that bad. Excuse us, but these utterances are borne out of our frustration with our political leadership and our justice system. Some of may tend to exaggerate and go overboard. Dominica is not that bad relative to other countries in the Caribbean and the world. Like everywhere else, there are criminal elements among us but by and large Dominica is still a peaceful and welcoming place.
DNO that the first comment how could it be a duplication bye
The drug war is getting real brutal and right there in our face. Vincy; Guada; Colombian and Venezuela type gangster, and now the Chinese like the one with the black jeep mixing up with our own so called drug men – the streets will soon become their battle ground people take warning.
Watch the trend over the last four to five years:
Men killed in Portsmouth; in Wesley and in Bense execution style;
Three found dead in a boat two years ago no case no warrant;
Peltier executed at Rodneys rock no trace no warrant;
men kidnapped no trace;
Men gone fishing and they just disappear no trace or they end up being caught with the catch of the day which does not include fish;
Monga executed in high street no case no warrant;
The you see men building big house, Have boat, have fancy motor cycle/bike and expensive ride still they working no where; never work in their life,all action it have they their. They even sponsoring village activities and political activities.
Illegal Guns and amunition all over the place little seventeen and 18 year old boasting of having a gun or access to one or even carrying under under their shirt – recently in Pottersville there was evidence of that –
The police seem to be powerless because according to the now retired commissioner – some police officers are in bed with the drug and arm dealers; but he could go further to say or confirm and to agree with what Behezien said -and also what Insector Weekes has said – that not only are there rotten police officers but also rotten politicians who facilitate the trade- I honestly thing the writing which has been on the wall for some time now is now becoming more visible like the neon signs – to a lot more peoplehowever some people including those in high office will continue to pretend that they do not see it..
They are also in bed with seikko sekko. That’s why they refuse to seek seikko sekko. They made bubble gum out of the bubbles case. The black men are politically-corrupt slave masters to their own people using them to do do their dirty deeds.
A, A Didn’t realize that all this cases didn’t take place? So you mean , no suspects? No Evidence?
Well look unsolved mysteries in DA!!!!!
We need some experts down here Souplet!!!
I will pay ten thousand ( $10,000 .00 ) dollars to you or anyone with information which can identify, and lead to an arrest of the murderer, or murderers of my nephew, who was found with his throat slashed in the village, about two years ago.
His murderer is still out there at large: Someone confessed to his murder; the police rejected his confession, stating that he was incompetent, however, days later after the police deem him incompetent and let him walk, he also was found murdered whit his throat slashed in the same fashion my nephew throat was slashed.
Be advised; do not suggest Vaughn ( Dods ) Dodds is, or was responsible for his murder, because at the time of my nephew’s murder Vaughn Dods was incarcerated waiting trial for every and all murders ever committed in the country.
Whether is committed a crime or not, they pinned everything on him!
No need to say that Vaughn was exonerated of all charges, and trust me the late grandfather of Vaughn was my late nephew, and I uncle.
The bottom line is the person who murdered my nephew, is the same murderer who murdered the so called incompetent who took responsibility of killing my nephew, and is still walking the streets, of Wesley!
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
you are so right with your comments, you think they doh know what happening in the country ,the police themselves are engaged in these illegal activities,they are the one covering up for those guys, a man never work ,not at all and he owns boat big house and so thorth and all you blind ,wake up man open your eyes .papa bat
Some of the known drug dealers sponsor bands, soccer tournaments, village feasts, etc. and the people accept this knowing that it’s coming from blood money that is paying for theis. We have to check our hearts. Righteousness exalts. Sin is a reproach. Do not sell your souls.
they make guns then make laws against ppl who have guns,then they say they give u a licence to kill and the shooting goes on…
Only to say that those who have licence firearms /guns are not the ones shooting and doing the killings; I am a licnse firearm holder for almost 25 years and I am yet to shoot at a man or to have shot a man. And I know many like me. It is the illegal ones you must address.
Reading certain reviews on DNO alot of people like to jump on Grandbay like it is the worst place on earth, just curious, Is Pottersville part of Grandbay?
lol!!!!!
guess they need to study the map of Dominica again
is just that grandbay ppl so damn foolish….
wild wild west
i hear is the padna ……. they shoot and they even go with him
who dat? ALPHA?
hmm
Our beautiful,peaceful country is ruined,Lord help us all.I live in a country where this is daily news,but Dominica? no something has to be done,I never thought my country’s standards would get to this,people need to get back to God,stop copy-cating the rest of the world,smh
DA, DA, DA, what are you coming to?
7:45pm what date DNO?
Seriously dude?
The opening sentence said the incident occurred on Saturday evening, so naturally the 7:45 pm must be Saturday evening.
Awa
Hahahahahahahahahaha
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In the next level date has now become A M P M
met yo what skerro have to do with that!!!!!! allu like to call the man name in allu rubbish eh! the man set! free up! and it could have been a misunderstanding why the person did not see is Saturday! GOSHHH!!!!!
implying that saturday is a date
Well, it’s just like someone who is talking too fast and too much without thinking…(they deparleying) and saying things they not suppose to say….The person’s fingers was too quick and they put in letters they were not suppose to put.
it happened way earlier than 745…i was there and it was stll bright
You are a witness. Do not sway from it.
Scary
the world is messtup with crimes and allu want dominica to be a virgin?crime is everywhere!so deal with it.i live in the virgin islands and traveled to other islands,smaller islands than DA and have greater levels of crimes than DA,st kitts,st marten or come to st thomas.so are little shootout once in while is not a big deal,we deal with it everyweek
boy that remind me of st thomas
Weh boy Dominica. I never believed that during my lifetime Dominica would have changed so abruptly.
Sadly it is becoming routine for me hear bad news from Dominica, the shock effect is fast wearing out.
Where did we go so wrong man? What could have been done? What needs to be done?
I thank the LORD all the time that I was spared enough time to ask myself, ‘Am I part of the solution or part of the problem?’
I wish the same for them yout man out there…
It is shocking. I can never get over what Dominica has become today.
Nevertheless, the entire world is not what it was a few years ago.
I recall when I came to Canada. We were so innocent and trusting. We would make friends easily even while traveling; always friendly and smiling; exchanging telephone numbers; going to parties even though we did not know the hostess. Friends would telephone and tell us about those parties and we would go. We made more friends. Nothing happened to us. There was no fighting; no guns; everyone having a good time enjoying the music, food and drinks. We had no reason to be suspicious of others. We returned safely.
We would keep our doors unlocked or were not so quick to lock the doors. We would open them to strangers who knocked, be it a salesman.
Coming home late at night, sometimes from studies was not a problem. We were not scared. It could be said that we were happy-go-lucky.
Today, we cannot do that. Crimes/murders have increased and in a worst way. We are indeed living in sad and bad times. The more people have become lazy, idle and godlessness, selfish and self-centeredness, the more crimes/murders increase. Only our fervent prayers to God can protect us, keep us safe and grant us peace. God help us in the future.
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