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Hezekiah Parker Jr Charged in Redcliffe Street Shooting

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St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Friday, 18 July 2025

The police have arrested and charged 36-year-old Hezekiah Parker Jr of Wireless Road in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Redcliffe Street in December 2024.

The incident, which took place on the morning of Monday, 16 December 2024, involved a 29-year-old male resident of Parham who was reportedly standing along Redcliffe Street. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the back of his neck and was rushed to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he received emergency medical treatment.

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Following further police investgations, Parker was arrested and taken into custody and subsequently charged with Shooting with Intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm, Possession of Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

He is expected to make an appearance before the court sometime next week.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda remains resolute in its commitment to combatting gun violence and bringing those responsible for such acts to justice. Members of the public are encouraged to continue cooperating with the police by reporting any suspicious activities or providing information that may assist ongoing investigations.

Anyone with information related to this or any other criminal matter is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

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Comments (6)

  • Ben Simmons July 19, 2025, 11:55 PM

    Good work police. Even after all these time you can put fire on this cold case

  • Apex Jones July 19, 2025, 6:39 PM

    Let me tell you, from the moment you leave your house you at risk of being a victim of someone’s stupidity. Stay safe people

  • Faithful national #1 July 19, 2025, 2:36 AM

    No doubt recruited as a silent drive-by assassin by his criminal organization,! A pre-christmas society destabilizer. He needs to be effectively interrogated to get the full story of these indiscriminate, collateral damage, murderous acts being perpetrated against innocent residents. I’m surprised that he was not charged with attempted murder. Anybody who shoots another in the neck intends to kill the victim.

  • Apex Jones July 18, 2025, 10:57 PM

    Innocent bystander. The place is becoming less safe for law-abiding citizens

  • Informed citizen July 18, 2025, 8:53 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his family.

  • Voila July 18, 2025, 8:25 PM

    One cold case cracked a bit. I hope the perpertrator gets what he deserves. Good work police.

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