Convict Shot by Police Following Robbery in Yeptons

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The Sir Lester Bird Medical Center is currently treating a 20-year-old man from the Grays Farm area who sustained gunshot wounds.

This young man, who was released from prison this February, was shot and injured by the police following a robbery in Yepton’s earlier today.

According to a report by Antigua.news earlier, he was one of three individuals involved in robbing two beachgoers of their cell phones at Yeptons.

Upon receiving the call, the police promptly arrived at the scene and discovered him during a search of the area.

The stolen cellular phones were allegedly found in his possession. While he was being taken into custody, he allegedly assaulted the officers with a firearm, resulting in him being shot in one of his arms. He has since been taken to the hospital for treatment.

Additionally, this 20-year-old is also being linked to a shooting near the CMC Supermarket on Wednesday and was sought by the police in connection with that incident.

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Comments (6)

  • Anonymous August 22, 2024, 5:17 PM

    He should have been on ice now chupz
    Reply
    • Antigua Black August 22, 2024, 5:27 PM

      These criminals have declared war on LA…Dem brazen nf
      Reply
  • No nonsense August 22, 2024, 5:27 PM

    They should send him home to his maker
    Reply
  • Tammy August 22, 2024, 6:11 PM

    but these guys not easy,a bullet and multiple charges for nothing
    Reply
  • Brother Frank August 22, 2024, 6:16 PM

    Tammy, wake up😔! For nothing? The police must shoot and kill them… they are terrorising the nation and as someone mentioned earlier, send him home to his maker.
    Reply
    • Joke town Wadadli... August 22, 2024, 7:54 PM

      Y’all are some really ignorant people with these comments. This island is a big joke.
      Reply

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