Police Investigate Shooting Incident on Joseph Lane

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on Joseph Lane in St. John’s during the early hours of Monday, November 3, 2025. The incident left a 26-year-old man from All Saints with a non-life-threatening injury. According to reports, the victim and a companion were walking near Velvet Touch when they heard a loud explosion. The victim soon realized he had been struck by a bullet. He was promptly taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he received treatment for a gunshot wound to his left shoulder. Medical staff confirmed his condition as stable and not life-threatening. Authorities are now seeking a male suspect described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, last seen wearing dark clothing and a purple ski mask. The suspect was reportedly driving a dark grey Suzuki Vitara when he fled the scene. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).