16-year-old Charged With Murder of Youth Cricketer
Police report that they have charged a 16-year-old of Hatton for the the murder of 17-year-old youth cricketer Vonde Bowers.
The teen was taken into police custody following the altercation that led to Bowers’ fatal stabbing. After initial investigations, he is now being charged with the offence. There are still further investigations ongoing into the matter.
The Police Administration is urging anyone who may have information that could assist with the investigation to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).
About the author
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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Vance August 1, 2025, 7:13 AM
Rhea August 1, 2025, 7:12 AM
Apex Jones July 31, 2025, 6:49 PM
Lord help our youth