Police Continue Probe Death of Female Police Sergeant

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Senior Sergeant Iyo Malone

Police are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Sergeant Iyo Malone-Merchant.

Sergeant Merchant was pronounced dead at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center on Friday, March 14 at 2: 21pm, as a result of an alleged gunshot wound.

The incident occurred shortly after 1:30 pm. The Police Administration expresses condolences to her immediate family and colleagues as they continue to investigate the incident.

Acting Commissioner, Mr Everton Jeffers wishes to thank all those who have been reaching out to offer condolences to her family, colleagues, and close friends on her passing.

Further details of the investigation will be provided in other updates.

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Comments (5)

  • Ceon March 15, 2025, 7:53 PM

    I find this fishy that a woman with such brilliance and children and a closely knitted family would take her life. I welcome the investigation because we need to get to the bottom of it all
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  • Curious March 15, 2025, 7:59 PM

    This is so sad we never know what people going through rip we can only ask what happen or what really transpired
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  • Luka Johnson March 15, 2025, 8:17 PM

    We need to help each other, things must improve.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee March 15, 2025, 9:50 PM

    We need to know the outcome of that probe. We really want to know what happened
    Reply
  • AAB March 18, 2025, 12:35 PM

    My Condolences to The Family Members and Close Friends of Sgt Malone-Merchant on her Untimely Passing Over …. Is it possible to have published in the Daily Observer (And Otherwise) THE EARLY SIGNS That May Accompany The Affect, Behaviour and/or Speech of Adults and Children who May Be in Danger of Attempting Suicide? I am Not SURE if THIS has already been Done by WISH Or Other Mental Health Associations in ANU/BAR. However, A REPEATED Publication of THIS Very Important Information possibly Accompanied By A SUICIDE HOT LINE, Could CERTAINLY Assist in EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. The Publication of THIS Important Information would ALSO assist in Providing Persons in STRESSFUL Situations and Their Loved Ones and Associates an opportunity to Reach Out EARLY in attempting to Assist BEFORE Tragedy occurs. THESE EARLY SIGNS Could ALSO be Displayed in Specific Areas of Our Government and Private Hospitals And Clinics in Antigua/Barbuda, as well as Health Centers and Other Health Related Departments or Areas …… And Even in ALL Government Offices in Antigua And Barbuda. If at All possible, could the Relevant Institutions/Authorities, Etc assist The People of THIS Nation in the Manner Suggested? Many Thanks …..
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