Police confirm 2017’s first recorded murder in Anguilla

The Royal Anguilla Police Force is investigating the shooting of a 24-year-old in Stoney Ground.

Anderson Carty, a North Hill resident, was killed at approximately 10.30am yesterday morning.

When police arrived on the scene in Yellow Banana they found the victim with several gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident

A statement issued by the police force said: “The commissioner of police and members of the Royal Anguilla Police Force would like to extend sympathy to the grieved family and friends of the deceased.”

A family liaison officer has been appointed to the family, it added.

Police are appealing to members of the public who may have been in Stoney Ground in the area of Yellow Banana, and may have witnessed this shooting incident or have any information regarding this shooting, to contact the Valley Police Station.

The telephone number is 497-2333.

Additionally information can be sent via the RAPF Tips website by visiting www.gov.ai/911 or by emailing AXA911@yahoo.com.