Shooting in Villa Leaves One Seriously Injured ‘
A young man from Villa is undergoing surgery at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center after being shot during a heated argument tonight.
The altercation took place between the man and a friend from the same area.
The bullet is reported to be dangerously close to his heart, sources tell Antigua.news
Law enforcement is currently conducting a search in Villa to apprehend the suspected shooter.
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