Last Updated on September 21, 2022, 4:27 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Desiree Shield, who was taken into custody on Saturday, September 17, following an incident of domestic violence, has been released from police custody.
The Domestic Violence dispute in question resulted in the death of 36-year-old Okino Wellington. Allegedly, Sheild delivered the fatal wound in self-defence and that she and the victim, Okino Wellington were romantically involved.
According to a press release of the Police, Wellington’s body was found lying on the floor inside a house in Sandy Point with a wound on his chest. The district medical officer who accompanied the police authorities pronounced him dead at the scene.
Following the incident, videos and voice notes began circulating, which spoke to an alleged toxic and physically abusive relationship between Shield and Wellington.
In one of the videos, the date of which is unclear. Shield recorded Wellington speaking to two Police Officers while he sat on a step in a yard.
In the video, Shield can be heard pleading with police officers to remove Wellington from her home, stating that he had beaten her. It was a six-minute long video.
This latest domestic violence incident has caused many to speak out on social media against domestic violence, and others also called for the Police to release Shield, who was taken into custody.
Many individuals also called for law enforcement to consider the severity of domestic violence.
Yesterday, September 19, a large number of individuals, mainly women, gathered in Sandy Point to protest against the apprehension of Sheild and called for her release.
“Free Desiree”, they chanted as they made their way in front of the police station in Sandy Point.
When the news broke of Shield’s release, several key persons on social media posted about it, including famous Social Media blogger Khyle Marshall.
Marshall posted the following message on his social media:
“The Police has released Dezz… this is major win for her, SKN woman and woman around the world… no charges, she was not charged #Goodjob Her fight is not over, let’s all rally behind her, support her, show her love and continue to Protect her”
Wellington is originally from Jamaica but resided in Tabernacle.
Anthony Morris covers stories related to politics and regional developments. His in-depth reporting about governance and reforms makes him stand out in regional journalism, with a deep analysis of political trends and their impact on Caribbean communities.
