A farmer was shot and killed on a small farm in Bexon, Saint Lucia, shortly after midday on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The victim was identified by family members as Cleus Soolal, who was reportedly cultivating potatoes on the farm.

According to an eyewitness account reported by St. Lucia Times, several gunshots were heard before two masked individuals were seen running toward a nearby river. The account has not been independently verified by police.

Police responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not publicly identified suspects or announced arrests in connection with the case in the reports reviewed.

The incident adds to the latest crime and public-safety developments being reported across Saint Lucia.