In a significant development, the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has arrested and charged Omari Sargeant, a 26-year-old labourer from New Montrose, in connection with the 2022 double homicide of Elon Barbour and Daniel Skerritt. Sargeant is scheduled to be arraigned today, February 7, 2025, at the Serious Offences Court.
The tragic incident occurred on May 16, 2022, near Monkey Puzzle Bar in New Montrose. According to the RSVGPF, “two masked men armed with guns approached Barbour and Skerritt… Several gunshots were fired, resulting in both men sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.” Both victims were transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
The RSVGPF remains dedicated to ensuring that those responsible for violent crimes are brought to justice. They encourage anyone with additional information that could assist in this matter to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at (784) 456-1810, Police Control at (784) 457-1211, or the Public Relations and Complaints Department at (784) 485-6891. The RSVGPF thanks the public for their cooperation and encourages continued support in the fight against crime.