Police have arrested a male in connection with yesterday’s (Dec. 7) homicide in Augier, Vieux Fort.
A source said the suspect was held this morning and is expected to be charged soon.
Reports are that Nemiah Jn Pierre, 19, of Augier died after he sustained severe lacerations, including a wound to the neck, during an altercation with a known individual in an area called “Carteh”.
His body was discovered in a ravine with chop wounds.
Police received the report around 8 p.m.
A relative said the victim is not originally from Augier but he was staying there with his girlfriend.