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The ABLP caretaker for St John\u2019s Rural West, Michael Joseph, has condemned the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Nikisha \u201cNiki\u201d Rose, describing her death as tragic and senseless.<\/p>

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Speaking to Antigua.news<\/em>, Mr Joseph said he was expressing \u201cprofound sorrow\u201d over the killing of the Gray\u2019s Farm resident, who was shot late on Friday night in Michael\u2019s Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He extended condolences to Rose\u2019s family and friends, calling the incident a devastating loss for the community and urging anyone with information to assist police investigations.<\/p>

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Mr Joseph also described violent crime as a scourge that could not be accepted, noting that witnessing the loss of life was one of the most painful aspects of public service.<\/p>

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Police said Rose was shot at about 10:30pm on Friday, 23 January, near the G&E Parking Lot in Michael\u2019s Village, while travelling in a vehicle with a male companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both victims were taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with gunshot wounds. Rose was pronounced dead at 11:21pm. The male victim, also from Gray\u2019s Farm, remains in hospital in stable condition.<\/p>

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