Senior police officer in Grenada charged with murder

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – A senior police officer in Grenada is due to appear in court early next week after being charged with “non-capital murder” following the death of a 46-year-old man who was shot on April 27 during celebrations marking St Mark’s Day.

In a statement, the police said that Inspector Kellon Noel has been charged with causing the death of Wellington Welsh.

He also faces two counts of causing grievous harm.

“These charges stemmed from the shooting incident which occurred on April 27, 2025,” the statement said, adding that Noel is scheduled to make his first court appearance at St George’s Magistrate Court on Monday, May 5.

The police had earlier said that four civilians had sustained injuries during the shooting incident and had been admitted to hospital for treatment.

A video circulating on social media showed at least one person lying on the street with blood on the pavement as bystanders desperately felt for a pulse and attempted to stop the bleeding.

The video also shows police officers tussling with residents, and people could be heard voicing anger and frustration over the shooting.

Attorney Anselm Clouden, who is representing the family, said that he was informed that Welsh was brain dead and that he had succumbed to his injuries on April 29.

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