Two Suspects Held After Bathlodge Shooting Leaves 20-Year-Old Woman Dead

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Several Persons Held For Questioning

Police have arrested two men and are searching for a third suspect following a deadly home invasion in Bathlodge that claimed the life of 20-year-old Saquania Anthony and left two others injured.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21.

Upon arriving at the residence, police found Anthony unresponsive with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at approximately 1:58 a.m. on Tuesday.

Preliminary investigations indicate that several people were inside the home when three masked intruders allegedly forced their way into the building and opened fire.

A 24-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries and was taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he remains in stable condition.

A 13-year-old boy was also shot. Police said he remains in stable but serious condition while receiving medical treatment.

Two male suspects were arrested shortly after the shooting and remain in police custody. Investigators are continuing efforts to identify and locate a third person believed to have been involved.

The Police Administration condemned the attack as a senseless act of violence and appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the outstanding suspect to come forward immediately.

Anyone with information may contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.

Police extended condolences to Anthony’s family and loved ones and wished the two injured victims a full recovery.

Investigations are continuing.

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Comments (7)

  • Concern citizen September 22, 2026, 10:54 AM

    Show their faces so we know their company and we can find the next one get him off the street, quick trial, we need death penalty back.
    Reply
    • Socrates September 22, 2026, 11:14 AM

      DEATH PENALTY, NOW!
      Reply
  • Anonymous September 22, 2026, 12:05 PM

    We Need to reinstate… Death Penalty to ALL MURDERS !!!
    Reply
    • Informed citizen September 22, 2026, 12:41 PM

      Exactly, if you feel so comfortable enough to take the life of someone then someone taking urs should not be unfair. However, there are Two suspects already in custody? Good, but now the police have to build the case properly and find that third person.
      Reply
  • Juju Bee September 22, 2026, 2:21 PM

    Sighhhhhhhhhh Thats all I can say. Lost for words
    Reply
  • DatTo September 22, 2026, 2:45 PM

    Well we need to find the last one so lets go looking for him. Mothers stop habouring your criminal elements
    Reply
  • Concern citizen September 22, 2026, 3:54 PM

    The government of Antigua and Barbuda should look into these cases seriously and deal with these criminals even if they are underage
    I strongly believe that if you take a life and it’s not an accident
    Once you premeditate to take a Life that you never give in the first place
    Death with no sympathy
    Reply

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