Owner of Charlie’s Gas Station Shot Dead Outside Ottos Home
The owner of Charlie’s gas station was murdered outside his Ottos home Friday night, sending waves of grief through the community that knew him simply as “Charlie.”
George Barnes, who operated the service station along Sir Sydney Walling Highway for years, was fatally wounded when gunmen opened fire on him around 10 pm, striking him in the chest.
The killers fled the scene by car immediately after the shooting.
Police have launched an investigation into Barnes’ murder. The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is appealing to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913.
Barnes was widely regarded as a pillar of the business community. For decades, his gas station served thousands of motorists and earned him the respect of colleagues, employees, and customers alike.
His sudden and violent death has left many reeling. Residents described him as a hardworking and approachable businessman whose presence was a fixture in daily life.
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