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Suspected Intruder Shot and Wounded

Suspected Intruder Shot and WoundedAntigua St. John’s – A 26-year-old man from Bathlodge is in serious condition at Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) after he was reportedly shot and wounded by police early Monday while committing an offence.

Information released by the Office of Strategic Communication (STRATCOM) of the Royal Police Force of Antigua & Barbuda said that officers were responding to reports of a break-in that was in progress at a service station on Queen Elizabeth Highway at the time of the shooting.
 
Allegations are that when the police arrived on the scene, a man armed with a crowbar exited the building and attacked the officers.



He was shot in the process and was rushed to the hospital by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
 
Reportedly, doctors at MSJMC have confirmed that the man was wounded in the upper portion of the body and that his condition is listed as serious.
 
The police have since recovered several pieces of tools and other equipment supposedly used to assist in breaking into properties, and also seized a vehicle found parked in the area that is believed to belong to the intruder.
 
Police investigations into the matter are ongoing.


In an unrelated matter the police has issued a public notice for all applicants who applied to join the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda to submit their academic certificates along with two passport size pictures to the Human Resource Department no later than Monday 2nd July, 2012.


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#11 Too Bad » 2012-06-28 06:52

Too bad they didn't shoot to kill.
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#10 dave » 2012-06-26 07:48

identify what its in the paper ,u must be his family,nothing was said wrong,,,,its all over the papers.
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#9 Annoyed » 2012-06-26 05:19

These comments are so sad it shows the level of common sense of some of u and to the person who identified the suspect u can be charged. Some of u need to take a step back and look at yourselves before u judge. Ooopppps I forgot that's the Antiguan way.
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wow

#8 dave » 2012-06-25 22:44

its kiethroy black,the name is in the observer.i know this person he did not grow up like that ,things must be really hard then,and this is a person that goes to work everyday wow.i pray for him ,,,,,go to facebook and you would see who it is.
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#7 college student » 2012-06-25 21:35

dont wanna sound mean but i am glad for him! find work to do if none work they plant u own food and sell them
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#6 Antiguanyouthman » 2012-06-25 20:24

I know this guy, we were in class together-I would never expect this in a million years of this guy. Hard working, seems to be upstanding young family man.... Really want him to get better and to hear his side of this. Just can see him do that..
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#5 Dan OB » 2012-06-25 19:57

Not that I am rejoicing, but I am happy that it was not another hard-working honest citizen who got shot this time.
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#4 jeeeepppptttttt » 2012-06-25 19:50

well if he get it in his head they want to crucify the police. Try to do the right thing officers
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head shot

#3 rupert j. » 2012-06-25 15:55

Next time head shot take them out of the sorry state they are in and save us the worries.
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#2 Jah Strength » 2012-06-25 15:48

Pow! Pow! Lick 2 shat pannim. Mek him handa stan him naffu ramp wid ah nar fee him subben
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Good for he!!

#1 Fair » 2012-06-25 14:44

I am glad they found him in the act. It is undoubtedly the persons whom we do not suspect are the ones who carry out these robberies around the island. The thief is sometimes the ones who are always with you and knows the ins and outs. Kudos to the police and their response. Next time shoot him in the foot.
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