Crime
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PM Browne Mourns Two Teens Shot Dead in Villa as Police Probe Deepens
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has visited the scene of a deadly shooting in Villa that claimed the lives of two teenagers, 17-year-old Omari Lewis and 18-year-old Brianna Clarke, as police continue to investigate the mid-morning attack on Hans Street.
PM Browne Mourns Villa Shooting Victims, Calls on Public to Aid Police
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has offered condolences to the families of two teenagers killed in a Villa shooting, while urging the public to assist police and outlining government measures to combat gun violence.
PM Browne Blasts Courts Over 'Lenient' Gun Crime Sentences Following Villa Teen Killings
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on the judiciary to impose tougher sentences for gun-related offences, saying lenient rulings are undermining the government's efforts to curb violent crime following the fatal shooting of two teenagers in Villa.
Grandmother Demands Justice After Teen Granddaughter Killed in Villa Double Shooting
The grandmother of 17-year-old Brianna Clark is calling for justice after the teenager and her boyfriend, Omari Lewis, were shot and killed in a daytime attack on Hanns Street in Villa on Thursday. Blondelle Hopkins described her granddaughter as a model student who was weeks away from graduation.
Grandmother Cries Out After Teen and Boyfriend Shot Dead in Villa Double Killing
Blondelle Hopkins, grandmother of slain 17-year-old Brianna Clark, cried out in anguish after Clark and her boyfriend, Omari Lewis, were shot and killed on Hanns Street in Villa. The brazen double killing has sent shockwaves through the community.
Police Appeal to Villa Residents for Help After Two Teenagers Fatally Shot
Police Public Relations Officer Frankie Thomas is urging Villa residents to come forward with information after the fatal shooting of two teenagers, Brianna Clark and Omari Lewis, bringing Antigua's homicide count for the year to eight.
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Two Teenagers Shot Dead in Villa
Two teenagers, Brianna Clark and Omari Lewis, have been shot and killed in Villa in what police are calling an execution-style double murder. Authorities are urging residents to come forward with information as the deaths become the country's 7th and 8th homicides of the year.
Two Teenagers Shot Dead in Villa in Suspected Drive-By Attack
Two teenagers, identified as Omari Lewis and Brianna Clark, were killed in a suspected drive-by shooting in Villa on Thursday. The incident has left the community in shock as police continue their investigation.
Two Teenagers Killed in Suspected Drive-By Shooting in Villa
Two teenagers, Omari Lewis and Brianna Clark, have been killed in a suspected drive-by shooting in the Villa community. Police and Emergency Medical Services were on the scene as investigations continue.
Two Dead in Villa Shooting; Police on Scene
Two people, believed to be a couple, have been shot and killed in the Villa area. Police are on the scene, though authorities have not yet issued an official statement.
Double Homicide in Villa Raises Antigua's Murder Toll to Seven
A man and a woman have been shot and killed in Villa, bringing the country's murder toll to seven so far this year. Police are on the scene and investigations are underway.
Three Men in Custody Following Fatal Stabbing of All Saints Man
Three men from the All Saints community are in police custody following the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Jahmarley Pierre near the All Saints traffic lights on Wednesday evening. Authorities are appealing to the public for information as the investigation continues.
Three Suspects Questioned in All Saints Stabbing Death
Three men from All Saints, aged 23, 24, and 29, are in police custody following the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Jahmarley Pierre near the All Saints traffic lights on Wednesday afternoon. Pierre was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he was pronounced dead.
Maduro Due in New York Court as Defence Seeks to Dismiss Drug Trafficking Charges
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court as his defence seeks to dismiss drug trafficking charges stemming from his January abduction by US special forces. His wife and co-defendant, Cilia Flores, will also appear at the hearing, where a trial date could be announced.
Man Stabbed to Death Near All Saints Traffic Lights
A 29-year-old man from Mack Pond, All Saints, was fatally stabbed near the All Saints traffic lights on Wednesday afternoon and later pronounced dead at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Police are appealing for witnesses and information as investigations continue.
Man Stabbed to Death Near All Saints Traffic Lights
A 29-year-old man from All Saints was stabbed to death near the All Saints traffic lights on Wednesday afternoon. The Royal Police Force is investigating and is appealing to the public for information.
Four Killed as US Forces Strike Drug-Trafficking Vessel in Caribbean
U.S. forces killed four men after striking an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean under Operation Southern Spear, bringing the operation's total death toll to 160 across 47 strikes. The targeted boat was reportedly operated by designated terrorist organizations, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Second Canadian Remanded for Cannabis Smuggling at V.C. Bird Airport in Weeks
A 23-year-old Canadian man has been remanded in custody after 26 pounds of cannabis were found in his luggage at V.C. Bird International Airport, marking the second such arrest involving a Canadian passenger on the Toronto route this month.
Herberts Man Charged With Smoking Cannabis Near Potters Primary School
A Herberts man, Jamie Darroux, has been arrested and charged with smoking cannabis near Potters Primary School following a Narcotics Department patrol on March 23. He faces charges of smoking cannabis in a public place and possession of cannabis.
Appeal Court Reduces Sentences for Five Men Convicted in Firearms Cases
The Court of Appeal has reduced prison sentences for five men in separate firearms cases, citing errors in sentencing calculations by Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel. The reductions stem from issues including misapplied firearms classifications and charges filed under legislation not yet in force.