January 22, 2024: Kingstown – The Major Crime Unit (MCU) of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Rudolph Pollard, a 61-year-old Unemployed resident of Redemption Sharpes and Kingstown.
Pollard’s motionless body was discovered on Sunday 21st January 2024 lying on the sidewalk next to the Medical Stores Building (Ministry of Health) located on Tyrell Street opposite O.T Car Park in Kingstown. The Police were alerted about 8:30 a.m. about the discovery and promptly visited the scene.
The Crime Scene Unit (CSU) processed the scene and carried out several investigative procedures. The District Medical Officer also visited the scene and pronounced Pollard deceased.
According to preliminary investigations, on Thursday 11th January 2024 about 8:00 p.m., the deceased was attacked and stabbed in his stomach and head by an unknown man who demanded money from him. The deceased reportedly did not seek medical attention for his injuries at the time of the incident nor reported the matter to the police.
The investigations revealed that the deceased later visited the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) on Monday 15th January 2024 sometime before midday where he was treated at the Accident and Emergency Department and subsequently admitted to the Male Surgical Ward. On Friday 19th January, 2024 in the afternoon, the deceased reportedly discharged himself from the hospital.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on the body on Monday 22nd January 2024. The cause of death was listed as “Stab injury to the chest – puncture to the left lung.”
The Police are following several leads to ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Therefore, anyone with information that can assist with the investigation of this and other crimes is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department/Major Crimes Unit at 1-784-457-1211 Ext. 4837, 4856, and 4876, or call 999/911. All calls will be treated confidentially. The investigation is ongoing.