A 57-year-old man has been formally charged with murder following a fatal stabbing incident in Antigua and Barbuda that has shocked the local community. Kevin Frederick of George Street, Green Bay, was arrested and charged in connection with the death of 44-year-old Dalton Cornwall of Jennings.
The violent altercation occurred on the evening of Wednesday, February 25, along Valley Road, according to investigations conducted by the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda. During the incident, Cornwall sustained a critical puncture wound that proved fatal despite immediate medical intervention.
Emergency responders transported the victim to Sir Lester Bird Medical Center where medical teams attempted lifesaving procedures. Unfortunately, Cornwall succumbed to his injury, marking another tragic loss to violent crime in the community.
The accused, Frederick, is awaiting his initial appearance before the Magistrate’s Court as judicial proceedings begin. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing remains active and ongoing.
Authorities have issued a public appeal for information, encouraging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or utilize the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).
The Police Administration has expressed profound sympathy to the family and friends of Dalton Cornwall, offering sincere condolences as they navigate this profound loss. This case represents the latest in a series of violent incidents that community leaders hope to address through increased policing and community engagement initiatives.