ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – September 12, 2026 – The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s Office of Strategic Communications has confirmed authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Kerew Richards, a resident of St. Ann’s Road in Swetes Village.
The incident unfolded at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Friday, September 11, when officers from the All Saints Police Station were dispatched to the St. Ann’s Road area following multiple reports of loud explosions consistent with gunfire. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement found Richards unresponsive on the verandah of a local residence, suffering from multiple apparent gunshot wounds.
Witnesses reported that immediately after the shooting, an unidentified assailant dressed in a grey hoodie was spotted fleeing the area heading east. A medical examiner arrived at the scene and officially pronounced Richards dead shortly after midnight on Saturday, September 12.
In a public statement issued Saturday, Police Administration is urging any member of the public who was in the surrounding area during the time of the incident, and who may have observed or overheard any suspicious activity, to contact investigating authorities. Anyone holding information that could help detectives solve the case is encouraged to reach out to the Serious Crimes Unit/Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914, contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 800-TIPS (8477), or visit their nearest local police station to share details.
Police Administration has extended its sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Kerew Richards following this tragic incident.