{"id":174269,"date":"2023-05-22T13:46:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=174269"},"modified":"2023-05-22T16:46:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T20:46:49","slug":"breaking-shooting-on-desouza-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/breaking-shooting-on-desouza-road\/","title":{"rendered":"25-year-old man is Antigua’s first homicide victim for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FURTHER UPDATE:<\/strong><\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda has recorded its first homicide for 2023.<\/p>\n

25-year-old Roudi Shmaly was shot dead during an armed robbery about 1pm Monday.<\/p>

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It happened at Pick n Mix Mart on DeSouza Road.<\/p>

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A lone gunman reportedly went into the Mart and held up the cashier at gunpoint.<\/p>\n

The victim of the shooting was in the adjacent Chicken Hub and reportedly rushed into the Mart where he was shot at point-blank range.<\/p>

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He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

Police are now searching for the suspect.<\/p>

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Roudi Shmaly’s family is struggling to accept his tragic and untimely demise.<\/p>

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“He was a well-liked individual, known for his simplicity. He dedicated himself to work diligently and steer clear of any trouble. His sole focus was earning and sending money back to his fianc\u00e9. The anticipation of their impending marriage consumed him, and he worked tirelessly towards that goal,” shared a close family friend with the media.<\/p>\n

UPDATED:<\/strong><\/p>\n

ANR has been reliably informed of an alleged homicide in the vicinity of Robinson’s Gas Station. Details are sketchy at this time and a crew has been despatched to the scene.<\/p>\n

He was shot in the head during a robbery at the Pick n Mix Mart in All Saints Road.<\/p>\n

EARLIER REPORT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moments ago, ANR received reports of a shooting on Desouza Road.<\/p>\n

According to preliminary information received, the shooting occurred at a Syrian Shop.<\/p>\n

We have also received unconfirmed reports that a person of Syrian Decent was shot.<\/p>\n

The EMT responded to the incident. This is a Breaking News Story and will be updated once additional information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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FURTHER UPDATE: Antigua and Barbuda has recorded its first homicide for 2023. 25-year-old Roudi Shmaly was shot dead during an armed robbery about 1pm Monday. It happened at Pick n Mix Mart on DeSouza Road. A lone gunman reportedly went into the Mart and held up the cashier at gunpoint. 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