In a dramatic turn of events, one of the Caribbean prison escapees accused of hijacking a retired American couple's yacht was shot during his arrest on the island of St. Vincent. Local reports have revealed that the other two suspects managed to hide in bushes, adding to the intrigue of the case.

During their court appearance on Monday, the judge ordered the three suspects - Ron Mitchell, 30, Trevon Robertson, 19, and Abita Stanislaus, 25 - to be sent back to Grenada "as soon as practicable." According to reports, Robertson sustained gunshot wounds after allegedly attempting to grab an officer's gun during his arrest.

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, responsible for apprehending the escapees, did not respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital for comment. Meanwhile, the Royal Grenada Police Force confirmed that they are still investigating the details of the incident and are eagerly awaiting the suspects' return to Grenada.

The arrest took place after the other two suspects were found hiding in bushes in Spring Village, as reported by Searchlight. They were taken into custody without incident. The three men have been accused of breaking out of a Grenada prison and hijacking a yacht owned by Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, a retired couple from Virginia. The couple was then thrown overboard as the escapees fled to St. Vincent, approximately 70 miles away.

The Royal Grenada Police Force identified one of the suspects in footage shared by Mike Hutchinson, a veteran journalist from Grenada, as being connected to the hijacked vessel. However, the prison escapees have not been charged with the yacht hijacking or the presumed deaths of the couple.

The yacht, named "Simplicity," was discovered in a dilapidated state with bloodstains, docked off Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. The couple's bodies have yet to be found, and jurisdictional issues are complicating the investigation. It remains uncertain whether the crimes were committed in Grenadian waters or the waters surrounding St. Vincent.

In court proceedings, all three suspects have pleaded guilty to immigration-related charges. They are expected to be transported back to Grenada later this week, according to the police.

Family members Nick Buro and Bryan Hendry shared heartfelt messages through news outlets, describing how Ralph and Kathy had sold most of their possessions to live out their retirement on their beloved boat. The couple had embarked on an adventurous journey along the eastern coast of the United States, making friends and spreading joy wherever they went.

As the investigation continues to unfold, the world waits for further updates on this tragic and harrowing incident. It serves as a reminder of the contrasting facets of humanity - both the cruelty and the profound beauty, wonder, and compassion that coexist in our world.