The Mahaut Police, in conjunction with the Major Crime Unit, have initiated an investigation into the death of 40-year-old Darnel John of Mahaut.
According to reports from the Police, John is reported to have sustained a stab wound to his upper body on Thursday, August 28, 2025, and was admitted to the Alford Ward of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH).
“Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at 12:30 pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025, by a medical doctor. The authorities are actively conducting necessary crime scene investigative procedures and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding John’s death,” the police statement stated. “The investigation is ongoing.”