A late-night shooting at one of the country’s leading resort hotels, has left two
people in the hospital nursing wounds, and are said to be in stable condition.
The incident happened at Carlisle Bay Hotel in Old Road village, the most
southerly community in Antigua. According to police reports, the incident
happened at 11:30 pm on Tuesday night.
The police have been tightlipped about a possible motive for the shooting, only to
say that two people are currently assisting them with their investigation. Other
reports indicate that the victims are employees of the hotel and were leaving work
when the assailant allegedly approached them and started shooting.
The victims are said to be a 33-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, were
walking towards the gate together, when the first shot was discharged, wounding
the male who cried out in pain. Several other gunshots were reportedly fired; the
man was shot at least twice, while his female co-worker sustained about three
bullet wounds to both arms and her side. Both were rushed to hospital and are said
to be in stable, but serious condition.
There have been several theories about a possible motive for the shooting, but
neither the police nor associates of the victims appear willing to address this
matter, at what is believed to be a very emotional time.
The police have confirmed that one of the two men in custody, assisting with their
investigation, also works at the hotel. The two men, aged 23 and 22, both live in
Golden Grove New Extension.
The police are appealing to anyone with information surrounding this incident to
contact the Bolans Police Station at 462-1080
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