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Bullet went through Paul Prentice’s heart
The forensic post mortem carried out on Prentice over the weekend showed that he died from a single gunshot wound to the heart. The pathologist confirmed that he expired seconds after receiving the fatal wound. This is according to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Public Relations Unit.
Paul Prentice, 22, of Duff’s Bottom, was pronounced dead at the scene following a shooting incident on Waterfront Drive on Sunday, December 14 around 7:15pm.
Several persons, who spoke with this news site following the daring and suspected deliberate deadly act, said that the sounds of what appeared to have been gun shots were heard as far as the Road Town Ferry Dock sending persons running for cover.
“It sounded like shots were fired close by but I didn’t see anything but I run for shelter because I was sure it was gun shots and bullet got a way of straying and I was not going to be caught in that, it sounded very near,” said a taxi driver.
In the mean time the RVIPF is diligent in their efforts to bring justice to the young man’s family in the most recent release of the RVIPF officers of the RVIPF Major Crime Team were joined by Neighbourhood officers as they revisited the scene exactly one week to the date and time after Paul Prentice’s murder to canvas as well as to reassure the community of their general safety in the Road Town area.
“Yesterday evening, (Sunday December 21) officers distributed leaflets asking for information that could assist with the murder investigation from anyone who may have been in or around one of the businesses prior to and during the time of the murder,” the release said.
It further stated that Acting Detective Inspector Vernon Larocque, who heads the investigation, says the exercise was intended both to restore a sense of calm and security in the local area and to appeal to those who could help in advancing the investigation.
“We know that the ice cream parlour is very popular for families particularly on a Sunday evening. We also know there are churches in the area that hold evening services. Our hope is that the incident on Sunday will not discourage persons from coming out as usual and enjoying family time,” he said in the release.
Larocque noted that officers also used the opportunity to canvas businesses and homes in the area to get the help needed to progress the investigation into Prentice’s murder. “We know a number of persons were in or around the area at the time of the incident. We need more than hearsay; we need persons that would go on record as to what they saw or heard,” he added.
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