Police have identified the man found dead in the Gray's Farm community earlier this week as Ashworth O'Brian, bringing Antigua and Barbuda's homicide count to four for 2026. According to Antigua News Room, the identification confirms O'Brian as the latest victim in a string of killings recorded since the start of the year.
Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit, Lisborn Michael, confirmed that detectives are continuing their investigations into the killing. No further details regarding a suspect or motive have been publicly disclosed at this stage.
The Gray's Farm community, located in the heart of Antigua, was the scene of the discovery earlier this week. Authorities have not indicated whether the case is linked to any of the three preceding homicides recorded in 2026.
As reported by Antigua News Room, the rising murder toll has drawn attention to public safety concerns on the island. Law enforcement has not yet released additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding O'Brian's death, and investigations remain ongoing.
