Police Probing Shooting Incident in Villa

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The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that occurred in Villa during the early hours of Thursday morning.

Initial reports indicate that a 27-year-old male was shot by an unknown assailant and sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

He was subsequently transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. His injury is reported not to be life-threatening.

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Further investigations are ongoing.

Meanwhile, the police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could assist in the investigation to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914. Information can also be shared anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers Hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).

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Comments (7)

  • Unruly One May 1, 2025, 10:31 AM

    You see why the guns need to come off the streets. Well the gun amnesty is over!
    Reply
  • Stone May 1, 2025, 11:30 AM

    Amnesty ends target practice starts again
    Reply
  • Jazz May 1, 2025, 2:41 PM

    This gun business is not an easy one to deal with. I hope we get a handle on it soon
    Reply
  • adijah May 1, 2025, 3:32 PM

    Every school child feels like they are now entitled to owning a gun. You live by the gun you die by it. And we wonder why so many are being killed
    Reply
  • Juju Bee May 1, 2025, 10:20 PM

    More violence
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf May 2, 2025, 12:52 AM

    Let’s talk about guns and how they affected our neighborhoods. Hmmmm, amnesty didn’t do shii
    Reply
  • Baba May 2, 2025, 12:53 AM

    Wow. That God he’s alive
    Reply

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