BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC -Schooling Minister, Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, stated Monday that particular counselling can be out there to college students of the Washington Archibald Excessive Faculty (WAHS), following the homicide of a scholar that the federal government stated has “left us all in shock and grief”.
Police stated that investigations are persevering with into the demise of Sean John, an 18-year-old scholar, a nationwide of Dominica, who was discovered with a gunshot wound at his Faculty Housing residence final Saturday.
As he expressed deep disappointment to the employees, college students, and fogeys of the highschool, Hanley, who can also be the Deputy Prime Minister, stated the lifetime of John was tragically and senselessly taken. This act of violence has left us all in shock and grief..
“The protected zone which we search to offer should prolong to our communities and our nation. Our youngsters have to be protected whether or not in class or out of college.”
Hanley stated the “Ministry of Schooling condemns all acts of violence and pledges to do the whole lot inside our energy to re-establish that sense of security and safety amongst our kids.”
Hanley has suggested dad and mom and guardians that faculty will reopen on Monday and “college students (who) want the chance to grieve amongst their friends.
“College students needing particular counsel can be supplied with such on the college to help them as they navigate this troublesome time,” stated Hanley, including, “Now we have a collective accountability to be brokers of peace in order that our federation stays a rustic the place peace abounds”.
Police stated the incident was reported between 10:30 and 11.00 pm (native time) on Saturday and that in “responding to the scene, officers noticed Mr. John had sustained a gunshot damage. He was shortly thereafter pronounced deceased.
“Investigators are actively pursuing leads, and the general public can be stored appropriately abreast of any developments. Anybody with info which will help the investigation is strongly inspired to contact the closest Police station or share particulars anonymously by way of Crime Stoppers at 707,” the police stated in a press release, extending “honest condolences to the household, pals, and faculty group of the deceased throughout this troublesome time”.
