Antigua: Bolans community demands answers in police killing of 18-year-old Kahleel Simon

Antigua and Barbuda: Frustration and grief continue to linger in the Bolans community more than two months after the alleged police shooting of 18-year-old Kahleel Simon. His family, still searching for justice, led a peaceful protest on Friday to keep his name and story alive.

The family of 18-year-old Kahleel Simon led by his mother Cassandra Mckenzie has renewed a  call for justice, as they held peaceful protests at the office of the commissioner of police after the 18-year-old was gunned down two months ago on his birthday by a police officer.

The Bolans community was left mourning the young life that was cut short, and on Friday they once again took to the streets, this time outside the Police Headquarters on American Road, to raise awareness and seek justice over the teenager's death that the police have not released any answers for.

Relatives, friends, and supporters gathered for a second public demonstration with Kahleel’s mother, Cassandra wearing yellow shirts with his photo on and words reading ‘Justice for Kahleel’ boldly imprinted across the front.

All demanding progress and  answers from law enforcement officials over the police killing.

This will reportedly not be the last of the public demonstrations as the family stated that they will continue to do so until they are satisfied with the facts surrounding Kahleel’s death. And all those responsible are brought to answer for his death in the light.

Justice for Kahleel Simon protests have continued for one month and six days since a police officer gunned him  down, with the Commissioner of Police being dead silent on the matter.

Community activists have reportedly also joined the call, urging the authorities to maintain transparency and provide timely updates to the public about the shooting of the 18-year-old who police state that he was armed that’s why they shot him.