ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A man is reported to be in critical condition at the Mount St John’s Medical Centre after he was shot in the upper body during the early hours of this morning.
He was allegedly engaged in robbing a gas station in St John’s when he was cornered by police and a civilian, who is reported to be associated with the business establishment.
The incident reportedly occurred at GET or Brother B’s service station on Factory Road and Parliament Drive.
According to reports, when police arrived on the scene along with other person associated with the business at around 2 am today, the man was caught after he broke into service station.
Shots were fired and the alleged perpetrator was struck in the chest. It is not clear if he was shot by lawmen or the other civilian involved, who is thought to have been armed as well.
The wounded man, whose name has been given as Keithroy Black, was reportedly undergoing emergency surgery this morning as doctors battled to save his life.
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I hope that he is paying for his medication.
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Usually I would say no need for violence….but in this instance I’d say good for him! And I agree with you Eustace, maybe if the criminal elements in Antigua realize that the citizens will not stand for any more of their bull caca, they would think twice….I live in the mountain regions of NY and I own a hunting rifle, and a few crossbows, I WILL NOT HESITATE TO USE NONE OF THEM! If I think that my life or that of my family is threatened. Time for all this to stop. Alot of people are blaming the Police, but I don’t see how….if you sow corn, corn is what you’ll get. Meaning if the Police do not have the right tools or didn’t weed out the bad seed that was planted(hired), and those who didn’t get the right training,then what can they do…You need to look to the administration to do a better job of vetting it’s candidates…sorry that the individual if it’s him that did the shooting will have that to live with, but better alive than dead…
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Hooray! A few more instances like this and maybe the message will get to the thieves.
Work for what you need and stop victimising people who work hard to provide for themselves and family.
Keep up the robberies and your days will be numbered!
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