BREAKING: Two Villa Men Shot Near West Bus Station

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Two young men from the Villa community were shot in the vicinity of the West Bus Station in St. John’s moments ago.

Preliminary information reaching Antigua.news indicates that the two men were on their way home from a Public Works meeting at the Multi-Purpose Centre when the shooting occurred.

One of the victims was reportedly shot in the side, while the other sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.
The two young men are alleged to be associated with a group known as “2Drilly.”

Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited, including who carried out the attack and what may have motivated it.

The conditions of the injured men were also not immediately clear.

Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

This is a developing story. Antigua.news will provide additional information as it becomes available.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2026/08/06/breaking-two-villa-men-shot-near-west-bus-station. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (4)

  • ganga August 6, 2026, 1:15 PM

    So the gangs are at it again
    Reply
  • Apex Jones August 6, 2026, 1:21 PM

    Like the shooter know they would have been walking in that direction
    Reply
  • Ah yh it deh August 6, 2026, 2:23 PM

    You live by the gun so you’ll die by the gun. Simple as A B C.
    Reply
  • Orie August 8, 2026, 10:06 AM

    2Drilly.. haven’t heard that name in a while..
    Reply

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