Police are investigating a brazen daylight shooting in Bendals that left a man nursing a gunshot wound to his hand.
According to reports, at about 1:13 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Mr. Thorne Brathwait of All Saints was driving along the Bendals public road when a white Honda Fit reportedly pulled alongside his vehicle.
A male occupant, whose identity remains unknown, allegedly opened fire in his direction.
Brathwait told police he immediately exited his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.
The gunman and at least one accomplice allegedly pursued him, discharging several more rounds before one struck him in the palm of his hand.
Personnel from the Special Services Unit (SSU) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) were called to the scene.
The Firearm and Explosives Response Unit (FERU) were also notified as investigations continue.
I guess the gun penalties are not stiff enough tighten up on that deal with illegal fire arm holders like your dealing with a murder case minimum should be 60 years I bet any money guns will disappear
what the f$#%KK is going on? pardon my German
Thanks for the update.. People are just not safe anywhere anymore. Little Tokeo I call Antigua and Barbuda
Another shooting, another tragedy. This is a problem that requires urgent action from our government and law enforcement. We can’t continue to have this level of gun violence on our streets. The time for talking is over; we need to see concrete steps taken to get illegal guns out of our country and hold those who use them accountable. Our communities deserve better.
Sigh. Save us Lord. Let our enemies be scattered.
Our authorities, more so the government does nothing to ensure guns are off the streets. And to more of my knowledge people are sending young people to do crime because they know that the penalty is like nothing
Antigua is shifting to a totally different direction. It’s no longer a safe place to be! Times has passed and I don’t see it going back