Young Man Stabbed During J’ouvert

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A young man is presently receiving medical care for serious stab injuries at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center.

He sustained stab wounds to his back, neck, and chin. Our newsroom possesses photos of the injuries, however, they are quite graphic.

The attack took place during J’ouvert festivities in St John’s.

Medical professionals have confirmed that his injuries are not fatal.

The incident resulted in an immediate halt to the J’ouvert celebrations.

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Comments (8)

  • Just saying August 5, 2024, 8:35 PM

    How about we ban carnival? Isn’t life more important than two days of fete?
  • Donna August 5, 2024, 7:15 PM

    The video is sure showing down town in Antigua not Dominica.
  • Unknown August 5, 2024, 2:00 PM

    The constant stabbing shows how these festivities are becoming dangerous by the day!!
  • Anonymous August 5, 2024, 1:55 PM

    Because we have stopped hanging men so they are contented with going to prisión and relax
  • Bob August 5, 2024, 1:36 PM

    The pics that are going around are not from Antigua but from Dominica from an incident that happened on Saturday
  • Sandra August 5, 2024, 1:17 PM

    These guys who participate in these kinds of activities needs to be jailed for long period of time
  • Joseph August 5, 2024, 1:16 PM

    The police needs to start doing serious searches whiles these activities is going on
  • Jessica August 5, 2024, 1:16 PM

    Why do people choose violence every time this is getting out of control

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