Nikisha Rose Dies Following Michael’s Village Shooting

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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.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2026/01/24/nikisha-rose-dies-following-michaels-village-shooting. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (12)

  • Valerie I.P. Gonsalves-Barreiro MM January 24, 2026, 8:05 AM

    How sad. Condolences 😥 to her family
    Reply
  • Kutabv January 24, 2026, 8:09 AM

    Have mercy Lord we started 2026 quiet now the place start hot up!
    Condolences to the family and continued recovery to the other victim.
    Reply
    • Teacher for Life January 25, 2026, 10:25 AM

      Could the perpetrator be an ex? Could it be the young man was involved with the wrong people? Perhaps we will never know. Condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased, however, and a speedy recovery to the injured. I pray justice is rendered swiftly.
      Reply
  • Ronald Stewart from Green Bay January 24, 2026, 8:41 AM

    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
    Reply
  • Island girl January 24, 2026, 8:53 AM

    The government needs to crack down on guns and violence!!
    Reply
  • Ash January 24, 2026, 9:20 AM

    Maybe they wanted the other guy and not her
    Reply
    • Concerned Antiguan January 24, 2026, 9:33 AM

      waw. Did she have children. Sometimes just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
      Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan January 24, 2026, 9:24 AM

    waw. Did she have children. Sometimes just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
    Reply
  • Apex Jones January 24, 2026, 1:53 PM

    Very sad. Condolence to those she leave bereaved
    Reply
  • Informed citizen January 24, 2026, 6:29 PM

    This is becoming far too common
    Reply
  • Tromos January 25, 2026, 11:32 AM

    So the gun was aimed at him or her Asking a question
    Reply
  • jani January 26, 2026, 11:40 AM

    Sometimes the company we follow cause our death.
    Reply

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