By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Tuesday 5th March 2019)- Autopsy results have revealed that Leroy Henry, the young man who died during a recent deadly domestic violence incident, was killed from gunshot wounds to the chest and head fired from a cop’s gun.
According to police, “A coroner’s inquest into his death is expected to be conducted in the near future.”
Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Valery Alexandrov “concluded that death was due to equally fatal gunshot wounds to the chest and head.”
Henry’s funeral service was held on Thursday 28th February at the New Testament Church of God located on Central Street in Basseterre, and mourners were asked to wear happy colours in remembrance of him.
After news broke about the official autopsy results, individuals, including relatives, took to social media expressing anger and calling for justice for the deceased young man popularly known as ‘Caldo’.
On the day in question- Monday 18th February- police responded to a dispute between Leroy and Unella Henry at about 1:30 AM at Upper Malone Avenue.
Reportedly, preliminary investigations revealed that upon arrival, police met Leroy Henry attacking Mrs. Henry with a knife.
The police reportedly discharged his firearm at Mr. Henry. Additionally, preliminary reports also indicate that Mr. Henry attempted to take his own life with the knife.
The Emergency Medical Service was summoned to the scene and Mrs. Henry was transported to the JNF Hospital for medical attention. She sustained stab wounds about the body and a knife wound to her neck. She is currently warded in a stable condition.
Mr. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene by the District Medical Doctor.
The married couple-both in their 30s- were separated