Police Search for Suspects in East Bus Station Shooting

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Police Search for Suspects in East Bus Station Shooting

Police are searching for a male suspect involved in a shooting incident at the East Bus Station that resulted in the death of 43-year-old Kergus Martin of Liberta.

It was reported that around 11:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6, an unknown assailant, armed with a gun, fired several shots at a group of people under a tent.

Martin received multiple wounds to his body and was taken to the hospital, along with a 28-year-old, man of Gambles and a 17-year-old and 18-year-old, both of Liberta. He was later pronounced dead.

The 17-year-old was treated and discharged, while the other two victims are said to be in critical condition.

A man wearing dark clothing and a mask on his face was reportedly seen in the area.

Anyone with information that can assist the police in their investigation is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call Crimestoppers Hotline number at 800-Tips (8477).

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Comments (17)

  • Unknown August 9, 2024, 4:03 PM

    The island is lawless. Too much corruption. The police don’t care so long as they are getting free drinks and food from local bars One day a tourist will be shot or killed and the USA or Uk or Canada will stop tourists from visiting. Then and only then will the very corrupt police and MP’s do something but until then there will continue to be murders and nothing will change Such a shame for such a beautiful island
  • Donna August 7, 2024, 9:12 PM

    The police are afraid of the criminals. These criminals are more armed than the police with updated advancements in firearms. Remember, most police officers are on the streets working without weapons.
    This attack on the group of people was satanic behaviour. Satan is using our young men because his time is getting shorter each day. A lot of our young men already sold their souls to the devil. They don’t know how to deal with conflict among themselves. God’s ways are to make peace, ask for forgiveness, move on, and allow God to fight your battle—the young need to start listening to God’s voice instead of Satan’s.
    My late mother and grandmother used to say that people use events like carnivals to settle and solve conflicts.
    The head of the police and ABDF need to update their crime-fighting strategy, especially during events like carnival. Instead of pushing down an intoxicated young lady in ARG, they should be undercover or in plain clothes in the hotspot areas around Carnival City. Get our best sharpshooter policemen and women out there dressed undercover mingling among the people in the hotspot areas.
  • dave August 7, 2024, 6:07 PM

    its like things getting worse!!
  • Security August 7, 2024, 4:52 PM

    Things will get worst before it gets better. When the head is bad the body malfunction.
  • Think August 7, 2024, 4:45 PM

    Police officers are busy giving tickets and boasting on social media about how much money they making, while people are being shot stabbed and killed. Yet they cant catch these persons. They are now begging for the general public for help in catching the Criminals. So sad. Set of Lame Ducks.
  • ... August 7, 2024, 4:28 PM

    yes they need to find him
  • G August 7, 2024, 4:27 PM

    ikr smh
  • jules August 7, 2024, 4:22 PM

    and they gone blame it on the government for lack of work!!!!!!
  • unknown August 7, 2024, 4:21 PM

    smh at this point smh
  • mark August 7, 2024, 4:20 PM

    pure nonsense
  • .... August 7, 2024, 4:20 PM

    chpsss!!!!!!!
  • anonymous August 7, 2024, 4:19 PM

    this man have no remorse !!! sensely individual!!!
  • worried August 7, 2024, 4:17 PM

    what is this am reading?oh sweet antigua !!!! we need our sweet antigua back!!
  • amy August 7, 2024, 4:16 PM

    this is pure wickeness!!!! stupidity!! ignorance!!!
  • edward August 7, 2024, 4:15 PM

    does this individual even have a heart ? to shoot at a group of people knowing innocent people are there lock him up and throw away the key!!!
  • unknown August 7, 2024, 4:14 PM

    i hope the police find this suspect quickly he maybe roaming the streets among innocent people !!! det him off the streets
  • sophie August 7, 2024, 4:12 PM

    heart breaking news

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