Male Suspect in Custody Following Killing of Kergus Martin
A male suspect is currently in police custody as they continue to investigate the country’s sixth homicide of the year.
The deceased has been identified as 43-year-old Kergus Martin from Liberta.
Martin, a well-known member of his community, was fatally shot around 11:00 pm and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 11:50 pm.
According to reports, the male suspect is cooperating with the police. However, he has not yet been charged.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6.
An unidentified individual, armed with a gun, reportedly fired multiple rounds at a group of people under a tent in an area known as Shanty-Town, a popular location for gambling during the Carnival celebrations.
Martin sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to the hospital, along with a 28-year-old individual from Gambles and two others aged 17 and 18 from Liberta.
The 17-year-old has been treated and released, while the other two victims are said to be in critical condition. Additionally, a man dressed in dark clothing and wearing a mask was reportedly seen in the vicinity.
Authorities suspect that this tragic incident may have stemmed from a dispute.
The police are now in the process of interviewing other individuals who might have valuable information to aid in the investigation.
About the author
The Editorial Staff refers to all reporters employed by Antigua.news. When an article is not an original creation of Antigua.news—such as when it is based on a press release, other media articles, letters to the editor, or court decisions—one of our staff members is responsible for overseeing its publication.
Read our editorial standards and corrections policy. Spotted an error? Contact the newsroom.
More from Antigua and Barbuda
View section
Chief Magistrate Visits Prison, Leads Workshop on Treatment of Inmates
Ngaio Emanuel meets new Prison Superintendent Albert Wade and leads a workshop on prisoner treatment, use of force, ethics and remand deductions.
By Shermain Bique-Charles
Jury Acquits Man of Serious Indecency and Indecent Assault After Four-Hour Deliberation
An 8–1 majority verdict cleared the accused of both charges arising from allegations made during a hot-stone full-body massage at a spa in February 2025.
By Cory Wayland
Ministry Apologizes After Unauthorized Jennings Secondary Drill Causes Alarm
Education officials say the school staged the simulation without approval after video showed a masked figure carrying what appeared to be a rifle as students ran from the scene.
By Cory Wayland
VIDEO: Lockdown Drill at Jennings Secondary Sparks Concern and Confusion
Principal Rody Christopher says the exercise was intended to prepare students for an intruder emergency after confusion surrounding the drill triggered concern.
By Cory Wayland
Comments (2)
suzie August 8, 2024, 10:14 AM
Timmy August 8, 2024, 7:07 AM