ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Sept 24, CMC – Police say a 20-year-old man is due to appear in court later this week charge with the murder of 20-year-old Saquania Anthony, a pregnant mother who was gunned down on Monday night in an incident that also left two others, including a 13-year-old body, nursing gunshot wounds.
In a statement, the police said that they had arrested and charged Jaquan Shaw with the murder of Anthony, and the attempted murders of Kelvin Samuel 24, and 13-year-old Joshua Meade.
The police said that preliminary investigations into the incident at Bathlodge, a village and residential area located in the parish of Saint John, had indicated that several persons were inside a residence when three masked intruders reportedly forced their way into the building and discharged several rounds.
They said Shaw was subsequently arrested and formally charged in connection with the offences, adding that he is expected to appear before the court this week.
“The Police Administration wishes to thank the general public for their assistance, patience, and cooperation, as investigations continue into the matter,, the police said in a statement.
Both Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Minister responsible for Public Safety, Sir Steadroy Benjamin, have strongly condemned the killing with Browne describing the incident as deeply disturbing.
“The loss of a young life through gun violence is deeply troubling and unacceptable. A family is today grieving the loss of a daughter and loved one, while another family anxiously awaits news of a 13-year-old who is critically injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this terrible act of violence,” Prime Minister Browne said.
The Prime Minister reiterated his deep concern and abhorrence at the incidences and recurrence of gun crimes in Antigua and Barbuda, stressing that the use of illegal firearms to carry out criminal acts cannot be allowed to become normalised within the society.
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