VIDEO: Immigration Officer Brandishes Weapon at Funeral

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An incident involving an Immigration officer has been reported at a funeral service. According to eyewitness accounts, the officer, identified as Ty Thomas, allegedly brandished, aimed, and discharged a firearm during his grandmother’s funeral proceedings.

A video circulating on social media appears to show Thomas being restrained by family members at the scene. The circumstances leading to the alleged firearm discharge remain unclear at this time.

Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. The motives behind the officer’s actions are currently unknown, and an investigation is likely to be conducted.

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Comments (7)

  • Cattleya October 18, 2024, 4:13 PM

    What a disgrace!! what could have gone so wrong that this so call immigration officer ( hear who is ) immigration officer not a police man I home his—-get thrown behind bars and throw away the keys
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  • Faithful national #1 October 19, 2024, 9:10 AM

    You are dropping points! Every other media source has already reported on this unfortunate event. You have added zilch!
    Reply
  • George October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM

    Shame shame shame only in Antigua and nothing will be done about this. It’s just talk talk talk all talk. The police is full of foo doo doo.
    Reply
  • Joke town Antigua. October 19, 2024, 3:57 PM

    Welcome to DUMB DUMB TOWN ANTIGUA.
    Reply
  • Joke town Antigua. October 19, 2024, 4:00 PM

    This place is a joke, I don’t know why I came back to this smelly dump.
    Reply
  • Crazy October 20, 2024, 6:23 PM

    First off, this camera person should be fired. Now. It’s crazy how they can release an official statement yet. Is it because he bares the name “immigration officer”. Haha. It’s all about ranks again guys
    Reply
  • Little Crazy Antigua October 20, 2024, 6:25 PM

    Family Drama and Affairs: what is the purpose of a gun at a funeral service, nevertheless aiming and firing. This is wrong at every level and I hope they don’t spare him cause he’s an immigration officer. Is the firearm licensed?
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