The Saint Lucia Semi Professional Football League (SemiPro) released a statement on Tuesday expressing deep sadness and extending heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Sherman Augustin, whose life was cut short on Monday.

Augustin, who played for Gros Islet District in the Saint Lucia Semi-Professional League, was fatally stabbed.

“Sherman was more than a promising footballer, he was a symbol of dedication, talent, and ambition. A proud member of GMC and the Gros Islet Football League, Sherman also represented Saint Lucia on the national stage and previously played for Grenades FC in Antigua,” the statement read.

It continued: “His loss is a devastating blow not only to the local football community but to the country. The SemiPro joins the football fraternity in mourning this heartbreaking loss. We stand in solidarity with the Gros Islet District League and all those who had the privilege of playing alongside Sherman. His passion for the game and his commitment to excellence will not be forgotten. We urge anyone with information that may assist the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force in their investigation to come forward. Justice must be served for Sherman and his loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”

Augustin, who was just 22-years-old, was making a mark in regional football. During the 2024 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield in Curaçao, he played an important role in Grenades FC’s historic run to the final, the first Antiguan club to achieve the feat.

Augustin scored the only goal in their 1–0 semifinal win over Dominica’s CCCUL Dublanc FC, coming in the 84th minute. He also scored once earlier in the preliminary round, ending with two goals in the tournament.