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Antigua.news Antigua and Barbuda Nikisha Rose Dies Following Michael’s Village Shooting

Nikisha Rose Dies Following Michael’s Village Shooting

24 January 2026 - 07:55

Nikisha Rose Dies Following Michael’s Village Shooting

24 January 2026 - 07:55

42-Year-Old Nikisha Rose of Grays Farm

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 42-year-old Nikisha Rose of Parliament Street, Gray’s Farm, following an incident late Friday night in Michael’s Village.

The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23, in the vicinity of the G&E Parking Lot. Rose and a male companion were travelling in a motor vehicle when an unknown assailant opened fire on the vehicle, striking both occupants.

Both victims were rushed to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with gunshot wounds. Rose later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 11:21 p.m.

The male victim, also from Gray’s Farm, sustained gunshot wounds and remains hospitalised in stable condition.
Police say investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting are ongoing.

Meanwhile, law enforcement officials are appealing to anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).

The Police Administration has extended sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Nikisha Rose during this difficult time.

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9 Comments

  1. How sad. Condolences 😥 to her family

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  2. Have mercy Lord we started 2026 quiet now the place start hot up!
    Condolences to the family and continued recovery to the other victim.

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  3. 42. She is younger than me. I know her from school meals. She live around 10 minutes from me. Alas. RIP. We need more . Antigua.news you guys are building a rep for giving us the inside story. Please go and find out and tell us

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  4. The government needs to crack down on guns and violence!!

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  5. Maybe they wanted the other guy and not her

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    • waw. Did she have children. Sometimes just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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  6. waw. Did she have children. Sometimes just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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  7. Very sad. Condolence to those she leave bereaved

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  8. This is becoming far too common

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