(photo by KBSI Fox)
Police are investigating a violent clash at Sanderson Estate that left two men with serious gunshot injuries on Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred around 9:55 a.m. when a dispute broke out on a family farm involving a 32-year-old man from All Saints, one of his relatives, and two other individuals. The confrontation quickly escalated, resulting in shots being fired.
Both victims were rushed by ambulance to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. One man suffered a head wound, while the other was struck in the abdomen and leg. Medical officials have confirmed that both men are receiving treatment, with their conditions yet to be fully determined.
Police confirmed that two men are currently in custody and assisting with the investigation.
Authorities are urging residents to turn to lawful and peaceful channels when addressing disagreements, warning that violence only heightens risk and undermines community safety.
The probe is ongoing.
Another shooting. God help this island of our own
Let us have stricter gun control regulations to protect the innocent. It is obvious that some are not mature enough to exercise emotional self control.
More gun violence
Another shooting again. No man yah joking
This is really disturbing. Every day it feels like the violence is getting closer to home. We need to find better ways to settle disputes without turning to guns
This is beyond ridiculous now. Gun crime is destroying our communities. When will the government and police act decisively?
Too many illegal guns are floating around Antigua. Until the authorities clamp down on how these weapons keep getting in, we will keep seeing situations like this
Where in the article did you read that the gun was illegal
These days any altercation could end in you getting a bullet,thats why i ignore unless me or my family is touched.
I hope they make a speedy recovery,getting a bullet is always a 50/50 chance of survival
Conflicts on family farms should never end in bloodshed. We have to teach our people that disagreements can be resolved without violence
Every week it seems like another shooting this trend is alarming.
it was a license firearm