AUTHORITIES have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Roger Erwin Pierre, known as ‘Pants,’ a resident of Lot 11 Airy Hall Middle Walk, Mahaicony. The incident, which occurred around 11:00hrs on Wednesda, has raised significant concern in the community, particularly given Pierre’s reported history as a drug addict and his unstable mental state.

The sequence of events leading to Pierre’s death began at approximately 09:30hrs, when he allegedly stabbed 63-year-old Laldat Tooknauth, a resident of Huntley, Mahaicony. Tooknauth sustained serious injuries and was urgently transported to the Mahaicony Hospital before being transferred in critical condition to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

At around 10:30hrs, the police from the Mahaicony Station received reports that Pierre was at Novar School Dam, armed with a knife and causing panic among residents. Upon arriving at the scene, officers spotted him on the Dundee Public Road, wielding the knife. When they attempted to disarm him, Pierre reacted aggressively, prompting the police to shoot him in the left foot. Despite his injury, he continued to refuse the police’s orders to drop the weapon, walking along the road.

As Pierre reached the nearby village of Airy Hall, bystanders tried to persuade him to surrender, but his aggression escalated. He threw glass bottles at both officers and residents, then concealed the knife in his waistband and armed himself with a steel rod from a construction site. In a violent confrontation, he attacked 69-year-old Lambert Nunes, injuring him on the left hand.

As police and locals pursued Pierre, Frederick Williams, also known as Terrence, a 68-year-old resident, joined the efforts to subdue him. In a struggle, Pierre managed to take back the knife and attacked Williams, stabbing him multiple times in the head and other areas.
Witnesses reported that two police officers then fired multiple shots at Pierre, ultimately incapacitating him. Both Pierre and Williams were rushed to the Mahaicony Hospital where Williams succumbed to his injuries during treatment, while Pierre was pronounced dead on arrival.

Both men’s bodies were examined and found to have gunshot wounds, with Williams suffering multiple stab wounds. The bodies are currently at the Bailey/Michael Funeral Parlour. The police are collecting statements and canvassing the area for CCTV footage as the investigation is being conducted by the Office of Professional Responsibility.

The tragic events have left the Mahaicony community in shock, raising concern about violence and mental health issues. The investigation aims to uncover the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the actions of all involved.