Attempted Assassination on the life of Attorney Wayne Marsh
Attorney Wayne Benjamin Marsh was the target of gunfire last night in what appears to be an assassination attempt.
Marsh, a staunch advocate of the United Progressive Party, reported that the incident took place in Liberta.
He was standing at the corner of Peterson’s Shop, opposite the Empowerment Center, when the shots were fired.
Marsh told Antigua.news that he had his back turned to the road when he suddenly heard a loud bang.
“It came close to my head. It was fired at me. It wasn’t fired at anyone else. The others were sitting, and I was standing,” he remarked.
He noted that the bullet struck the wall, causing panic among those present as they looked around for safety.
Benjamin Marsh is questioning whether the attack was politically motivated, suggesting that this is not the first time he has faced such an incident.
The police are currently investigating the matter.
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Comments (15)
Duppy Conqueror December 20, 2024, 8:06 PM
Santa clause December 20, 2024, 9:01 PM
Love Marsh December 20, 2024, 8:31 PM
True anu December 20, 2024, 8:53 PM
Anonymous December 20, 2024, 8:54 PM
Concerned December 20, 2024, 9:52 PM
Anonymous December 20, 2024, 10:02 PM
Marsh December 21, 2024, 3:46 PM
Brice Williams December 20, 2024, 10:46 PM
Stone December 20, 2024, 11:03 PM
Faithful national #1 December 21, 2024, 12:10 AM
And, by the way folks what does nationality have to do with this? As far as I am aware, this Pinocchio hails from solid English Harbour stock. However, sad to say that, as a UPP supporter he has to master the art of telling blatant lies and as a lawyer, he gets much practice.
Frank December 21, 2024, 1:18 PM
Leadership Matters December 21, 2024, 6:10 PM
Liar Liar Pants on Fire December 22, 2024, 4:25 PM
Liar Liar Pants on Fire December 22, 2024, 4:23 PM
Jesus would have to come down and tell me your lying forked tongue didn’t make up this story. You are looking noticement.
Go find ya Buller and settle ya self. Chester couldn’t convince the electorate to elect him and neither will you.
We don’t believe you Sir. Go cry wolf somewhere else.