Antigua and Barbuda: 49-year-old man and 18-year-old woman killed in Creek Side shooting

Antigua and Barbuda: Two individuals were shot and killed in Creek Side on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The two victims were a 49-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman. Multiple individuals possessing weapons inside a car started firing outside a shop.

According to the local reports, the two victims were living in Creek Side, as of now the 49-year-old was identified as Italis, however his complete name, along with additional personal details, has not been determined. Whereas, the identity of the 18-year-old woman has not been disclosed by the authorities.

Initial police reports available indicate that a Honda CR-V of silver colour occupied by multiple individuals reached the locality at approximately between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and made a stop outside the shop.

Multiple occupants allegedly went outside the vehicle possessing firearms and opened fire against both the victims. Both deceased persons were attacked several times in the shooting incident.

After the shooting incident the victims sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for medical care but both were announced dead later by the medical professionals.

According to the information available, the authorities have not established the motive behind the incident and the identity of the accused involved in the crime, neither any arrests have been announced by the police in connection with the Creek Side killings.

The details regarding the conditions around the incident, the motive behind and the identity of the accused are subject to the ongoing investigation into the matter and expected to be disclosed soon as the investigation concludes.

The Commissioner of Police and the Police Administration have offered condolences to the family, relatives and the loved ones of victims after the deadly incident.