Although the family of Kahleel Simon postponed their planned protest until Monday at noon, a small group of residents still gathered outside Police Headquarters on Friday, calling for justice in the young man’s death.
Simon, a Bolans resident, was shot and killed by police several weeks ago under circumstances his family describes as unjust.
Relatives allege that the officer involved fired without “giving him a chance,” and they are demanding that action be taken against the officer.
On Friday, only a handful of people appeared—likely those who did not receive word of the rescheduled demonstration. Armed with placards, they stood outside the station voicing their frustration and pressing for accountability.
The family has said Monday’s picket will move ahead as planned, with a broader turnout expected as they continue their call for justice.
Well these there wasnt joking. They wanted to do a double show
When incidents like this occur, they don’t just affect the immediate family, they ripple out across the entire society. Look at all the way down Bolans and the people are here in the rain. Many young people in communities like Bolans and don’t talk bout Grays farm are already wary of the police, and when someone is killed under disputed circumstances, it widens the gap between law enforcement and the public. For policing to work effectively, there must be trust. Protests like the one planned for Khaleel Simon are not just about anger they are also cries for reassurance that the lives of young men in this country matter, and that their deaths will not be brushed aside. The authorities have an opportunity here: by handling this case with transparency, compassion, and fairness, they can start to rebuild trust and show the community that justice applies to everyone
Boots on ground dont work anymore. If i say what works Antigua.news will delete my comments
Postponed or not, the fight for Kahleel’s justice cannot stop. Too many families are left without closure.
Comment *guess they didn’t get the momo that this was off
While emotions are understandably high, this is also a moment for us to step back and look at the bigger picture. If we continue to see these incidents where young men are shot by police, then we have to ask: what systems are missing? Do officers have adequate training in de-escalation? Are body cameras being used to document confrontations? Are there independent oversight mechanisms in place so that investigations don’t feel like the police are simply policing themselves? These are constructive steps that could prevent future tragedies. The family’s demand for justice is valid, but as a society we should also be pushing for reforms that make both citizens and police safer in the long run. The goal should be fewer confrontations, less use of deadly force, and more confidence in our justice syste
Let me just say this. As a young university student, this tragedy is another painful reminder of why we need stronger systems of accountability in Antigua and Barbuda when it comes to police-citizen interactions. A young man has lost his life, and his family deserves clear answers, not vague promises. The community needs to know precisely what happened: Was there a genuine threat? Were proper protocols followed? Too many times in cases like this, families are left fighting for information, and the lack of transparency only deepens mistrust between the police and the public. The authorities should act quickly to conduct a full, independent investigation, share the findings openly, and if mistakes were made take corrective action. This is not about vilifying the police, but about ensuring justice and fairness, so that both citizens and law enforcement can trust each other going forward
They demand answers and they deserve to get it. We need to know what happened to the police officer/officers who shot him
Police covering for Police,sad to say but nothing will come out of this no love justice for the young black men
They were so eager to come out they didnt even realize the thing moved to Monday at 3
The officer who shot that guy still getting a full salary. Like always…nothing will come out of it. The new commissioner self looking like he dont care