Protest Turns Spotlight on Police Power After Teen’s Death

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Kahleel Simon

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Dozens of protesters gathered outside Police Headquarters on American Road Monday, demanding accountability in the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Khalil Simon, who was killed in Bolans on his birthday.

The demonstration drew family, friends, and residents who braved the afternoon sun carrying placards and chanting for justice.

Simon’s death has become a flashpoint for anger over what many describe as unchecked police power, with calls intensifying for the officer involved to be removed from duty pending the outcome of an investigation.

Family members led the protest, expressing grief and frustration at the lack of answers.

Relatives said they believe the officer should have been suspended immediately, arguing that the continued presence of the officer on the job undermines confidence in the process.

For Simon’s grandmother, who raised him, the loss has shattered what little trust she said remained between the community and law enforcement.

The protest was marked by raw emotion. Relatives wept openly while supporters invoked broader concerns about police accountability and corruption.

Some protesters called for systemic reforms, describing the incident as part of a wider pattern of abuse of power.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has said the shooting is under investigation and has urged the public to allow the process to take its course.

Still, the Simon family and their supporters vowed to continue gathering at police headquarters until they receive what they consider justice.

Simon’s killing has left a community grappling with grief and mistrust, raising urgent questions about transparency and accountability in law enforcement.

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  2. I could see the hurt and anger in these people’s face and hear it in their voices. Well i hope they get the justice they need

  4. But didn’t they say this young man just came out of jail for stabbing someone? So I guess he isn’t a saint too but oh well

  9. Did you put him in jail? Ya’ll listen to much hear say. Go and check for info before coming on the media looking like an ass

  12. Child of God, Kahleel Simon was no Barnabas…. He was a misunderstood young man because he spoke his mind freely. A lot of you come to this outlet to say the worst things possible when a lot of you can’t DARE speak to your kids with authority but continue to say as you all like. Today is for his family and we have no idea who it will be next. #JusticeforKahleel #JusticeforPasso #JusticeforManny and Justice for anyone this has been a victim from the people meant to protect us!!!! #Powerhungryofficers

  13. He who feels it knows it!! There’s so much injustice in this land.. Why are we trying to justify murder??? .. and why should this police officer be allowed to be on the job, while an investigation is being carried out?? What does that tell us about the police force?? Make that make sense!! Geezzzz man!! Lord have mercy!!

  14. Child of god if u don’t know nothing a best u don’t talk cause it look like u ppl just reply to what ppl say and not finding out things on ur own

  15. There’s a running rumor that kahleel may have knuckle the Police man, and this may have led to his untimely passing. How could a little boy like this knuckle a big policeman?

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