An update from the RVIPF indicate that the autopsy on British UK Officer France who was assigned to the RVIPF, has been completed and is in their possession. There are however, further tests being done and the RVIPF is awaiting those results before further updates to the public. 

On 7 October 2023, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force responded to a report of a submerged vehicle in the Waterfront area, close to Queen Elizabeth II Park. Upon arrival, they discovered a white Kia Soul fully submerged in the water. The public immediately assisted both the police and fire officers at the scene. After a period of effort, they noticed an unresponsive male inside the vehicle. The lone male occupant was later recovered from the vehicle and declared deceased. He was identified as Police Detective Paul France, a UK National assigned to the RVIPF  

During a press conference held on 12 October by the National Security Council, Governor Rankin said that no foul play in the death of the Officer was suspected at the time. 

Rumours and concerns continue to circulate in the tragic and untimely death of the Officer.