ST. LUCIA: Slain cop laid to rest

The body of Corporal Peter being carried by his colleagues at his funeral on Wednesday in Castries, St. Lucia. * Photo by Christine St. MarieAn air of sadness filled the streets of Castries on Wednesday as the body of fallen officer Corporal Vincent Trevor Peter was driven to the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries.

Corporal Peter was gunned down near the Bank of St. Lucia Waterfront branch while providing security service for a nightly deposit on Friday, February 19 at about 9 p.m.

During Wednesday’s funeral procession, members of the police band provided resounding renditions of various tunes suited for the occasion. All uniformed groups were present for the send-off.

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5 Comments

  1. GOOD
    March 5, 2010

    That’s why we need to go at those who have or are suspected to have illegal firearms in every nook and cranny of Dominica.

  2. Don't You Wish?
    March 4, 2010

    The murderer is already DEAD. SHOT on sight by the Police. Good!!!

  3. Carl
    March 4, 2010

    My heart goes out to the family as a former police officer working in the RSS. May his soul rest in peace.
    When crimes like this happen the Government should give this CRIMINALS the full blunt of the law.

  4. FBD
    March 4, 2010

    My very deepest sympathy.
    MAY THE LONG ARM OF THE LAW AND GODS GUIDANCE BRING THIS MUDERER TO JUSTICE ! !

  5. Dr. Finger
    March 3, 2010

    Oh how sad to see how our small islands are suffering the negative effects of globalization. May his soul RIP and his family/ friends/ aquaintances find comfort in knowing that he served dutifully and now in a better place. I pray to god that never happens to us in Dominica.

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