Police Confirm Fatal Shooting in Bolans

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Police Take Administrative Action as Investigation Continues into Kahleel Simon’s Death
Kahleel Simon

Police are investigating a shooting in Bolans that claimed the life of an 18-year-old male.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as authorities continue to gather information. Reports indicate that the shooting occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 27 August.

Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, either by contacting the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or the Crimestoppers anonymous hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).

Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.

This story was first published by Antigua News on August 28, 2025: antigua.news/2025/08/28/police-confirm-fatal-shooting-in-bolans. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (6)

  • Amethisyah August 28, 2025, 11:24 AM

    One can only hope that the prime minister and minister of legal affairs make some kind of offficial announcement about the rampant crime, especially youth crime in Antigua.
    Reply
  • Informed citizen August 28, 2025, 11:51 AM

    It’s heartbreaking to see shootings becoming almost routine news. Authorities need to act decisively before more lives are lost.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee August 28, 2025, 12:06 PM

    Condolences to the family. Such a sad situation
    Reply
  • AAB August 28, 2025, 4:07 PM

    There is a practice of removing COMMENTS I make on THIS MEDIUM ..,,. I wonder WHY …. YOUR Style of Journalism is quite SUSPICIOUS!!!! SHAME SHAME SHAME!!! Let me see Just how long THIS COMMENT will Remain HERE .,,,, counting from 4:07 PM Thursday 28th August 2025 ….
    Reply
  • Beatrice August 28, 2025, 4:36 PM

    Eighteen years old… barely got a chance to live. May his soul rest in peace.
    Reply
  • Rhea August 28, 2025, 4:37 PM

    Every week it feels like we’re reading about another shooting. Antigua is too small for this kind of crime.
    Reply

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