Seeking Justice: Sister Alleges Nothing Done After Brother Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Bethel, Tobago

July 29, 2025 – An alarming cry for justice has emerged following the death of a young man in Bethel. His distraught sister, Leah Marcelle, has publicly voiced deep concerns regarding the official investigation into the matter.

The fatal shooting of Ronnel Marcelle, 35, in Bethel, Tobago, on April 25, 2025, during an encounter with a police officer, remains a focal point of community discussion, particularly for his family. While official police reports indicate Marcelle, who was a wanted man, was killed during the encounter, Leah claims that an investigation was promised and she has yet to hear anything about the matter.

Leah stated that she regularly has emotional breakdowns as she wonders what will come of the supposed investigation, as she believes that the process is moving extremely slowly. Her public statements highlight a pressing demand for police accountability and greater transparency in investigations involving fatal encounters in Tobago.