Deadly shooting in Volga-Plage: 23-year-old suspect surrenders to police
A 23-year-old man turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday, suspected of killing a man in Fort-de-France on 31 May. This is the 14th homicide in Martinique in 2026.
Shooting in Fort-de-France: alleged gunman turns himself in
A 23-year-old man from Fort-de-France spontaneously presented himself to the authorities on Wednesday 3 June, according to la1ere.francetvinfo.fr. He is suspected of being responsible for gunfire that killed a man in the Volga-Plage neighbourhood.
The tragedy occurred on Sunday 31 May at around 6 a.m. Several gunshots were heard in the area before the body was discovered. According to witness statements gathered at the scene, an individual armed with a long gun had been spotted in the neighbourhood shortly before the incident.
Questioning of the suspect should allow investigators to reconstruct the sequence of events and establish the motives that led to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.
The murder occurred on Mother's Day, bringing the number of homicides recorded in Martinique since the beginning of 2026 to 14. The Volga-Plage neighbourhood, in shock, is struggling to find answers in the face of this new tragedy.
Source: Google News MQ — Crime