KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Jul 30, CMC -The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) says Police Constable Kenrick Scott, who was found dead at the Special Services Unit (SSU) base in Old Montrose, on the outskirts of the capital, on July 22, died of a single gunshot to the head.
Investigators say they believe that the wound was self-inflicted as they continue their probe amid meda reports that Scott may have killed himself amidst an allegation that he had committed a serious sex crime the previous night.
According to the media reports, the alleged victim had reportedly threatened to report the crime against her and is said to have made a report to the police after Scott was found dead.
In a statement, the police said that a post-mortem examination conducted two days earlier had established that Scott died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the head.
“After reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident, the post-mortem findings and the witness statements obtained, investigators determined that the fatal gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
“The RSVGPF remains mindful of the personal and sensitive nature of this matter and respectfully asks that Constable Scott’s family be afforded privacy during this difficult period,” the statement said, extending “sincere condolences to Officer Scott’s family, friends and colleagues”.
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