By Grace Q. Bryant
The Liberian National Police has arrested a 31-year-old man, identified as Lawrence K. Williams, in connection to the tragic incident which occurred at the Unity Party Headquarters on Broad Street, Central Monrovia, leaving at least three persons dead and 22 persons injured at JFK Hospital.
Moses Carter, Police Spokesman, in a press conference yesterday, said the incident took place at about 10 PM, and has now reported the death of two males and one female, as confirmed by medical doctors at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center.
According to Carter, the operator and alleged suspect, Lawrence K. Williams, a resident of Duport Road Flower-Pot Community, has been arrested and is undergoing investigation at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP). Police investigation also established that the cause of the incident was due to a vehicle operator who ran into some supporters of the Unity Party that were celebrating their presidential victory at their headquarters.
“Out of the total injuries of 25 persons, three are confirmed dead, while 22 persons (6 females and 19 males) are undergoing treatment at both the John F. Kennedy Medical Center and the Mawah Clinic,” the police revealed.
The police also assured the public that the investigation will reach a logical conclusion where justice will be served.
However, the leadership of the Joint Security extended its deepest sympathy to the bereaved families of those that unfortunately loss their lives and keeps in prayer those citizens that are undergoing treatment.
