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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Friday, March 05,2010
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death

Around 10:40am today, Police received a report of a sudden death in the Verdmont Valley Close, Smith's parish area. Officers attended the scene a short time later. The body of the victim, believed to be a 38 year old Smith's parish man, was pronounced dead by an on call physician at the scene at 12:05pm. It appears that the body had been there for some time before being discovered by a member of the public. No further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified.

Around 9:30am today, Police received a report of a sudden death at a Tee Street, Devonshire residence. EMTs also attended the scene. The victim, a 55 year old Devonshire man, was found in an unresponsive state by a family member. The Devonshire man was subsequently pronounced dead at 10:10am by an on call physician at the scene. No further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified.

Autopsies are anticipated in due course for both matters.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department