WATCH: PM Browne Mourns Slain Villa Teens as Probe Intensifies

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Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St John’s City West, Hon. Gaston Browne, has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of two teenagers who were brutally gunned down in Villa on Thursday morning.

WATCH: PM Browne Mourns Slain Villa Teens as Probe Intensifies
Prime Minister Gaston Browne

Seventeen-year-old Omari Lewis and 18-year-old Brianna Clarke were shot and killed by unknown assailants on Hans Street in what residents have described as a brazen mid-morning attack. Both victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds to the head, leaving the community shaken and demanding answers.

The motive behind the killings remains unclear, as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting. Police are actively pursuing leads and appealing for information that could help identify those responsible.

Prime Minister Browne visited the scene shortly after the incident, where he was briefed by investigators and met with grieving family members. Visibly moved, he offered words of comfort and solidarity to those mourning the loss of the young couple.

WATCH: PM Browne Mourns Slain Villa Teens as Probe Intensifies
Brianna Clark and Omari Lewis

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Comments (8)

  • Apex Jones March 26, 2026, 5:12 PM

    This is so senseless. I mean come on and in such close proximity to a preschool. Nonsense
    Reply
  • Cleer March 26, 2026, 6:12 PM

    Mr. Prime Minister well said
    Reply
  • Janice March 26, 2026, 7:34 PM

    We need more down to protect our youths. We need especially for parents and communities to step in into the life our youths are living! Protection starts from home
    Reply
    • Leandra March 26, 2026, 9:45 PM

      im too broken to speak. instead of giving gifts to bribe people to vote let’s give people bibles.
      Reply
  • Food4thought March 26, 2026, 7:35 PM

    Yes PM! Sometimes it’s better not to sugar coat things and talk it plain.
    Reply
  • Glen March 26, 2026, 9:45 PM

    Guns being smuggled into the country by those who can do it
    Reply
    • Yola March 27, 2026, 9:24 AM

      PK Browne I feel you. absolutely but it seem like this violence issue is deeper than we think. how is it possible that everyone in Antigua knows where to buy a gun at 400 dollars and the police dont know where to look for guns? PM i know you know what’s going on. look closer
      Reply
  • Sheesh March 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

    Ready to pack my bag and go live with Musk. Earth has done it for me
    Reply

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