Four Young People Shot in Early Morning Incident Near Joe Mikes

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Four young people, believed to be between the ages of 16 and 20, are nursing gunshot injuries following a late-night shooting in the vicinity of Joe Mikes located between Corn Alley and Nevis Street. 

Preliminary reports indicate that the group was walking in the area when a lone gunman or individuals in another group opened fire, hitting all four victims.

The injured sustained gunshot wounds to various parts of their bodies, including the hand, side, and leg.

Emergency personnel responded and transported the victims for medical treatment. Their conditions are reportedly stable.

Police have not yet issued an official statement, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. Authorities are expected to provide further details as the situation develops.

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Comments (15)

  • George April 5, 2026, 6:38 AM

    Gang War has begun. And right in time for election!! Absolutely awesome!!! Let’s see what happens now.
    Reply
  • Dimplz April 5, 2026, 6:40 AM

    Dont worry cutie will still be voted back in!!! He has to be the MP whose had the most death of young people under his title!!! Something i guess he will be rewarded for from these smart antiguans!!! CUTIE FOR MP!
    Reply
  • JT April 5, 2026, 7:14 AM

    Y’all expect any better.. gang violence is definitely on the increase.. God help us all
    Reply
  • Hillary April 5, 2026, 7:15 AM

    So early in the morning thats the news? I heard one got shot in his side and that biy is in a critical condition. Lord help Antigua
    Reply
    • Dianne April 5, 2026, 8:48 AM

      Wild West
      Reply
  • Junella April 5, 2026, 7:17 AM

    There was a jam session in town. When they got shot they scattered. Police took two of them hospital and I believe Ems took the other two.
    Reply
  • Frankly Speaking April 5, 2026, 8:16 AM

    Our young people are falling and we dont know what to to because our leaders are no good examples
    Reply
  • Anonymous April 5, 2026, 8:17 AM

    Well well
    Reply
  • Cleopatra April 5, 2026, 8:27 AM

    Parents hold on to your children otherwise you will loose them. Pray over them.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee April 5, 2026, 11:24 AM

    We keep blaming politicians for crimes especially like this. Are the politicians the ones putting the guns in their hands? These people know exactly what they doing and the consequences yet they chose to do it.
    When the government say they hiring people to build road these same young people chose not to apply cause that’s not on their agenda.
    STOP BLAME PEOPLE FOR OTHER PEOPLE’S ACTIONS
    Reply
  • Tromos April 5, 2026, 12:12 PM

    Sad news but at these young ages why they outside at midnight
    Reply
  • Ryan Wedding April 5, 2026, 12:33 PM

    Not the best news on a day that christ was risen for us
    Reply
  • Johan M April 5, 2026, 6:47 PM

    Im sorry our youths are becoming extinct
    Reply
  • Anya April 5, 2026, 9:38 PM

    So sad this happened. Hope they find who did that
    Reply
  • Biscuit April 7, 2026, 12:14 PM

    They were clearly the targets because of how the whole thing went down. Too much gang violence and too many people have these machines
    Reply

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