BREAKING: Chinese Investor Yida Zhang Shot During Apparent Robbery at Crabbs

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Yida Zhang

Chinese investor and businessman Yida Zhang has been shot and injured during what preliminary information suggests was an attempted robbery at the YIDA Special Economic Zone in Crabbs.

Information reaching Antigua.news indicates that Zhang, of Yida International Investment Antigua Limited, sustained two gunshot wounds to the chest and ribcage during the incident.

He was rushed to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. His condition has not yet been officially disclosed.

The precise circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but initial reports suggest the incident may have unfolded during an attempted robbery at the warehouse.

Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events leading up to the gunfire and those responsible.

Zhang is a prominent Chinese investor who has been associated with major development plans in Antigua and Barbuda for more than a decade, including the Special Economic Zone project in the country’s northeast.

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Comments (11)

  • We are in trouble August 9, 2026, 7:23 PM

    But what kind of country are we living in?
    Reply
    • Youthingisnow August 9, 2026, 7:29 PM

      You think is now the government of Antigua need to get this gun violence crimes eradicated. Lock up their backside for good!!!
      Reply
  • Antigua Surf August 9, 2026, 7:39 PM

    What more can we say? What more can be done? There’s been so many reports of gun shots in under a week! What’s really happening to this country? I’m sick! I’m tired! People are just wondering “who’s next” in this madness
    Reply
  • Glen August 9, 2026, 7:49 PM

    The situation is getting worse in our country. How long can we take this
    Reply
  • Winston August 9, 2026, 9:34 PM

    The gun crime will continue until morale improves.
    Reply
    • Anonymous August 9, 2026, 10:11 PM

      Where they getting all these guns from? They just let go a prison sentence of 3 years which turn to 1. Study that!!!
      Reply
  • Fedupcitizen August 9, 2026, 10:13 PM

    Until we tighten up on the law. It nah go stop. Get to the root of the problem!!!
    Reply
  • Marica August 10, 2026, 6:03 AM

    LOOK AT WHO’S MANAGERING YOUR ISLAND ANDREW HOLNESS,
    HE NEEDS TO STEP DOWN IMMEDIATELY…..
    Reply
  • Asking? August 10, 2026, 7:42 AM

    Is this the same investor that was about to set up a gun assembly factory in Antigua?
    Reply
  • TZen August 10, 2026, 8:00 AM

    Sooo with the increased gun violence happening now. Is the citizenery allowed to purchase bullet proof vests for protection?
    Reply
  • Apex Jones August 10, 2026, 3:13 PM

    This place seem so secured u cannot even get to look in so how did the intruder get in?
    Reply

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