WATCH: “They Just Murdered My Granddaughter” — Grief-Stricken Grandmother Cries Out After Villa Double Killing

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WATCH: “They Just Murdered My Granddaughter” — Grief-Stricken Grandmother Cries Out After Villa Double Killing
WATCH: “They Just Murdered My Granddaughter” — Grief-Stricken Grandmother Cries Out After Villa Double Killing
Blondelle Hopkins, grandmother of slain Villa teen Brianna Clark

“They just murdered my granddaughter… I would do anything to bring her back.”

Those were the anguished words of Blondelle Hopkins, the grandmother of 17-year-old Brianna Clark, as she struggled to process the devastating loss.

Clark and her boyfriend, Omari Lewis, were gunned down in a brazen attack on Hanns Street in Villa earlier today, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving families shattered.

WATCH: “They Just Murdered My Granddaughter” — Grief-Stricken Grandmother Cries Out After Villa Double Killing
Brianna Clark

Hopkins, overcome with emotion, described a pain no family should have to endure, as loved ones grapple with the sudden and violent loss of two young lives.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2026/03/26/watch-they-just-murdered-my-granddaughter-grief-stricken-grandmother-cries-out-after-villa-double-killing. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (13)

  • Lady Bee March 26, 2026, 3:09 PM

    condolences to you. so sorry to hear this.
    Reply
  • Jules March 26, 2026, 3:15 PM

    boyfriend is not two school children get gunned down i am a bit confused. somebody help me out please.
    Reply
    • Concern Citizen March 26, 2026, 3:45 PM

      @Jules. You sound surprised! 17 not 10, 11, 12 or even 13, 14, 15 or 16. the gal 17. Stupez. you all love cry down young people and back in the days. you’ll did the same dame thing. Two young lives are lost and thats all you could think about!!!! You confuse go on your knee and pray for our you children!!!
      Reply
    • Anonymous March 26, 2026, 6:27 PM

      Why we so volient
      Reply
  • gibson March 26, 2026, 3:21 PM

    alas . poor babe. wee feel your pain mammy
    Reply
  • Villaman fah life March 26, 2026, 3:23 PM

    innocent lives lost and what??? NOTHING!!! Police need to step up thier game, politicians need to take more interest and the public needs to be more forthcoming!!!! Somebody saw something!!! Say something!!! Hans Street never empty!!! People come forward!!! Talk and tell Police wha u see!!! This is disgraceful!!!
    Reply
    • Concern citizen March 26, 2026, 3:48 PM

      @Villa fa life… Everything is the police. police this the police that! Why not the Community the Community this and the communitythat? We are all supposed to be our brother’s keepers!!!!
      Reply
  • Juju Bee March 26, 2026, 5:13 PM

    This video breaks my heart
    Reply
  • Hadassah March 26, 2026, 7:29 PM

    Thrills through my body when I heard her say “justice for my bri bri”….. this is not something we expect but it’s a grim reality of what we have to deal with! Justice for these little babies who’s yet to begin living life the way they should!!
    Reply
  • Henry March 26, 2026, 7:32 PM

    wow! This is so sad. Hurt my heart just watching this video. How quiet souls can go by so quickly. Justice must prevail.
    Reply
  • Therese March 26, 2026, 7:33 PM

    I pray for the family of both! This is truly a heart broken time for the nation
    Reply
  • Wtf March 26, 2026, 7:40 PM

    Y tf are u putting a camera in this lady’s face? Like wtf
    Reply
    • Justice! March 26, 2026, 9:47 PM

      only you seem to have an issue she knew she was on camera and still spoke to ABS. you got issues?
      Reply

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