Police have arrested and charged 19-year-old Marvin Marlon Albert of Grand Colibrie and 20-year-old Samron Thomas of Montin Grand Bay for the murder of Damien Ernest.
According to police in Dominica, Damien Ernest aged 23 years male adult of Back Street Kings Hill was found at about 11 am on the said date on the road close to the Boeri Lake lying face down with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
He was taken to the Casualty department of the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) where the body was pronounced dead.
Albert and Thomas appeared before Magistrate Michael Laduat where the charge of murder was read to them. They were not required to enter a plea since the charge is a capital offense and must be tried before a judge and jury. Thomas is represented by attorney at law Wayne Norde while Albert is so far unrepresented.
The matter has been adjourned to September 10th, 2020. In the meantime, both young men are on remand at the Stock Farm Prison.