SOUTH REWARD--The Community Collective of South Reward extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of Casimir Codrington and the Ortega family following the violent incident in Reward on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, which claimed Codrington’s life.
The Community Collective strongly condemns the fatal stabbing and all acts of violence within the community. Codrington’s death has left South Reward in shock and mourning.
Codrington was an active and dedicated volunteer who was always willing to assist with community initiatives. As a hardworking young entrepreneur, he consistently answered the call whenever his community needed him.
His commitment, generosity and positive spirit made a lasting impact on the residents of South Reward and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His presence and contributions to the community will be deeply missed.
During this difficult period, the members of the Community Collective of South Reward stand in solidarity with the Codrington and Ortega families. The organization prays that they find strength, comfort and peace as they cope with this profound loss.
The Community Collective is also calling on residents to unite in rejecting violence and to continue working together to build a safer, stronger and more compassionate South Reward.
“I am imploring residents in the Cul-de-Sac basin and beyond to be respectful and compassionate toward one another,” Community Collective President David Richardson said. “We are faced with a myriad of challenges in our daily lives in this country, and we should not add to the burdens and stress being experienced by our neighbours.”
Richardson said the effects of the incident extended beyond the adults directly involved.
“We must understand that adults were not the only ones affected. Children were also traumatized. We must do better,” he said.
The Community Collective encouraged residents to support one another, especially the families and children affected by the tragedy, and to recommit themselves to resolving disagreements without violence.
