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Police report 16 year old in custody in connection with Youth Cricketer’s tragic death

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A 16-year-old male of Hatton is currently in police custody, being questioned in connection with the killing of Vonde Bowers
16-Year-Old Vonde Bowers

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has reported that a 16 year old male of Hatton is currently in police custody. According to their Office of Strategic Communications, the suspect is currently being questioned in connection with the murder of youth cricketer Vonde Bowers.

It is reported that at around 9:10 pm on Tuesday, police and emergency services were called to a wounding incident at Grays Farm. During a physical altercation, 17-year-old Vonde Bowers from Liberta Village was reportedly injured; he was taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center with multiple stab wounds and was sadly pronounced dead at 9:36 p.m.

According to police, they have arrested a suspect that is currently assisting with the investigation.

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Police Administration has expressed heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the killing of Bowers, especially family and friends; they urge the nation’s youth to seek more appropriate conflict resolution methods.

They are urging anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

Orville Charles

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Orville Charles grew up in Potters Village, Antigua. After graduating from the University of Baltimore with a degree in Digital Communication, he spent years in the Social Work field, serving vulnerable populations and doing community outreach. He is an avid student of History, with many years of freelance experience in Multimedia.

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Comments (9)

  • John Tomlinson July 31, 2025, 8:59 AM

    Look for more of this… The floodgate has been opened with the three years sentence for murder. The youths have been emboldened. Every ignorance that’s implemented in Canada, the U. S. and Europe they bring here forgetting that we don’t have their resources.

  • Albert Wehner July 30, 2025, 9:38 PM

    This story is heartbreaking reminder of the violence that can shatter lives and communities. As a well educated father with 4 boys and I cannot think this happening to them. It’s crucial that justice is served and that those responsible for this senseless act are held accountable. But I wonder if we will ever really see justice. I am from Grays Farm but moved to Mount Peasant thanks to mercy. But people, we must come together as a community to demand justice, not just for Vonde, but for all victims of violence. Let’s honor his memory by advocating for a safer environment for our youth, where they can pursue their passions without fear.

  • Amethisyah July 30, 2025, 8:24 PM

    So so sad!! Condolences to his entire family…

  • Informed citizen July 30, 2025, 7:37 PM

    Now children killing children. What could possibly lead to this new trends of resolving conflict?

  • Faithful National #1 July 30, 2025, 4:24 PM

    I guess that this sixteen-year old, if found guilty, will also receive the seemingly mandatory 3-year sentence, given his age! Closely watching. 🤔🤔🤔

  • Juju Bee July 30, 2025, 12:12 PM

    CHILDENNNNN think before ah you act. Stop being a generation of idiots

  • Teacher for Life July 30, 2025, 11:57 AM

    This is the kind of nonsense I was afraid would happen when these teens are given lenient sentences for committing serious crimes. This has to stop now or Antigua will not be a place anyone with any sense would want to be.

  • Antigua Surf July 30, 2025, 11:29 AM

    Oh wow. Two families facing pain. One forever one for maybe just three years or maybe just place in jail to wait like Cameron or whatever the young man name is. The one who killed marie

  • Rhea July 30, 2025, 11:28 AM

    Kids killing kids another soul lost

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