Teen Gunman Receives 3-Year Sentence for Killing Syrian Man

• Ben Simmons July 19, 2025, 11:52 PM

  I can’t express the heartbreak I’m feeling right now. Losing Roudi in such a senseless act of violence is devastating. He was so full of life and potential, and now he’s gone due to a moment of poor judgment from a young offender. It’s painful to think about what could have been. I just wish things had turned out differently. No one should have to bury their child. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy, but the emptiness left in my heart will never heal. Now to that young boy…May you be forgiven

• Informed citizen July 19, 2025, 10:27 PM

  Teen gunman, three-year sentence for killing. A life lost. A profound tragedy.

• Juju Bee July 19, 2025, 6:38 PM

  So once you under 16 you can play bad man and do what you want and get away with it. Thats why some of us all for vigilante justice cause the justice system not working for us. He will get his punishment don’t worry

• Michael Scott July 19, 2025, 5:33 PM

  What 3 years for killing a man in cold blood. Wow Antigua the world is watching

• I Can't July 19, 2025, 4:14 PM

  You kill someone and get 3 years. It happened two years ago so it means you will be basically out in one year. I can’t!

• Upcoming Lawyer July 19, 2025, 12:17 PM

  The three-year prison sentence for the teenage offender in the shooting of Roudi Shmali seems disproportionately lenient given the severity of the crime. Taking a life during a daylight robbery should carry much harsher consequences, especially considering the impact it has on the victim’s family and the community. A punishment that falls within juvenile sentencing guidelines may not adequately reflect the severity of the offense or deter future crimes. It raises concerns about accountability and justice for victims, suggesting that the system may prioritize rehabilitation over necessary consequences for such violent actions. A longer sentence could serve as a stronger message about the seriousness of gun violence and its implications.

• [email protected] July 19, 2025, 11:50 AM

  I have to say to this penalization system in Antigua: very soon, those who follow behind this minor will be worse because when an adult can’t execute, they’ll send a minor, and we’re screwed. A death penalty is no small thing.

• concern citizen July 19, 2025, 11:26 AM

  That’s not enough

• Teacher for Life July 19, 2025, 11:15 AM

  Excuse me but this is BS and this is coming from an old black woman. So because he’s a teenager he gets a slap on the wrist after taking someone ‘s life? This is absurd!

• Amethisyah July 19, 2025, 11:02 AM

  The sentence seems extreamly lient, but if that is the max under the sentencing guidlines so be it. There is an argument for the law to be changed, but that must be balanced against the posibility of rehabilitation for youthhs. That said I appreciate the deceased family must be fuming! One can only hope he learns from his time inside, otherwise next time it will be life imprisonment

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