Dominica surgeon charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting female friend

SMH. How mr end up doing that

This story is deeply disturbing, and it hits even harder because people know both of them, not just as names in a headline, but as real human beings with families, friends, and futures. What is alleged here is not just a crime; it is a reminder of how violence against women continues to unfold behind closed doors, even in relationships that outsiders might describe as “new,” “promising,” or “unlikely to turn violent.” It happens in Dominica Antigua and a lot of other places.
Athena is not a statistic. She is someone’s daughter, someone’s friend, someone who trusted a partner and is now fighting for her life after multiple surgeries. The fact that this happened just four months into a relationship should alarm everyone .Get to know the men you love young ladies. Not because he is a doctor. Behind these uniforms are real sick pupils. Which brings me to my next point, It is also deeply troubling when alleged violence comes from someone in a position of trust and respect. Being educated, professional, licensed, or well-connected does not place anyone above accountability. If anything, it reminds us that abuse does not look one way, it crosses class, profession, and background. Too often, society hesitates when the accused “doesn’t fit the profile,” while the woman’s suffering is quietly sidelined.
The court’s decision to deny bail reflects the gravity of the situation and the broader reality we are facing across the region: gun violence and domestic violence are intersecting in deadly ways. Women are paying the price. Communities are traumatized. Families are left shattered.
What matters now is Athena’s survival, her healing, and her protection, not excuses, not reputation management, not sympathy for status or profession. Violence against women must be confronted honestly and without bias. Silence, minimization, and “wait and see” attitudes have cost too many women their lives.
This case should force all of us to ask hard questions about how we recognize warning signs, how we support women who may feel trapped or afraid to speak, and how seriously we treat gender-based violence before it reaches this point.
No matter how this case ultimately unfolds in court, one thing is already clear: violence against women is a crisis, and stories like this are not isolated incidents — they are warnings we keep ignoring at our peril.

But he not engaged to someone else nuh. How he dating for 4 months dere?

We are living in the end of times. Expect all this madness to happen…It’s the world we live in. There will be more to come.

He is such a good Dr. One of the best in Dominica. The news is quite disturbing. This news I still cannot digest. I pray for all being affected in this situation.

A father of 7? Huh. So, wait a minute, Dr. you didn’t think of any of your children before allegedly pulling that trigger? She is someone’s child. No one would like this for their child or children, not even you.

This is a clear definition of men can give and cannot take! I said what I said!

Gassa but allu not seeing Mr is a mad man? And ofc people will talk because he’s a “surgeon”. Take Mr medical license and send him and sit down behind bars people. Monsters like them not suppose to be operating on people. Dem manz will go crazy when gopwel take them!!

Well, I guess the good doctor will be plying his trade behind bars on clientele of his status for the foreseeable future and deservedly so barring self defense.

Must be the Kalinago in him. I hope he is jailed