Police are investigating a violent home invasion that left a family traumatized after masked intruders stormed their Royal Gardens residence on Sunday evening.
The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. in the Royal Gardens area, which borders Hodges Bay and Cedar Grove. Reports indicate the family had just sat down for dinner when three masked males, believed to be between 15 and 17 years old, forcibly entered the home.
During the invasion, the suspects, who were reportedly armed assaulted the father, striking him with a firearm before restraining members of the household. The intruders then ransacked the residence, making off with various items before fleeing the scene on foot.
Police responded swiftly after receiving the report, and initial investigations were launched shortly thereafter. It is unclear at this time whether any arrests have been made, or the full extent of the injuries sustained by the victims.
The incident has sparked concern among residents, with some expressing fears of a resurgence of home invasions reminiscent of a troubling period more than a decade ago.
Something sounds a little sus to me!
You have no cameras or dogs????
And if they put a bullet in the some wilfull people will come out and cry that they shouldn’t have killed them. They should have just called the police. Nonsense.
How can you just go in on people like that like is your place
So it seems that the family may know them.
My question is didn’t they ensure their doors were locked? Regardless it is sad when people can’t even have a quiet dinner in the early evening without being attacked.
This is frightening. Royal Gardens used to be quiet. If this can happen there at 7pm, nowhere feels safe. Lord help Antigua.
I feel sick reading this. Angry that it happened, scared it could happen to anyone, and sad for that family who will never forget this night.
It’s scary that the suspects are reportedly teenagers. Part of me feels anger because of what they did, and another part feels sadness because kids shouldn’t be living this kind of life. Something is broken
This story really shook me. I’m grateful the family is alive, but I’m angry that this even happened and heartbroken for what they went through. Sitting down to eat and suddenly fighting for your life is something no one should experience.
Imagine sitting down to dinner with your family and this happens. Traumatizing doesn’t even cover it
This also makes you think about the broader societal issues that lead to such tragedies.
15 to 17 years old and already doing this? Something seriously wrong in this country
Coming into peoples homes as if you live there. People are playing with their lives
The courts have to get tougher. Too many criminals walking free too fast
I would look to the children’s friends. They’ve probably been over there and saw what the family has and wanted it for themselves.
These young boys have no fear anymore. Where are the parents?