Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda have taken two individuals into custody as persons of interest regarding a devastating double homicide that shocked the Villa community. The Royal Police Force confirmed that a 19-year-old and a 24-year-old male are currently undergoing intensive questioning by investigators.
The tragic incident unfolded on the morning of Thursday, March 26, 2026, when multiple police units including the Criminal Investigations Department, Serious Crimes Unit, and Forensic Evidence Recovery Team responded to reports of gun violence in the Villa area. Law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene to discover the lifeless bodies of two young victims outside their Hans Street residence.
The deceased have been identified as Omarie Lewis, aged 17, and Brianna Clarke, aged 18, both local residents. Medical professionals pronounced the victims dead at approximately 11:53 a.m. and 11:54 a.m. respectively, just over an hour after the initial police response.
While the investigation remains actively ongoing, police authorities have reached out to the public for assistance. They encourage anyone possessing potentially relevant information to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or utilize the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477), assuring complete confidentiality for all informants.
The Police Administration has formally expressed their profound sympathies to the families and friends affected by this terrible tragedy, acknowledging the immense grief surrounding the loss of these young lives.