Villa Shooting of September 27, 2026
Overview
On September 27, 2026 at about 3:40 AM, 47-year-old Francis Dennis was walking along Gorden Street, Villa, when he was reportedly approached by three men dressed in dark clothing in a Silver Toyota Vitz. Francis attempted to escape as the three pursued him. Francis sustained gunshot wounds to his lower back and abdomen. Emergency Medical Services transported Francis to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for medical treatment. Within 24 hours of the incident, investigators apprehended two male suspects.
On September 30, 2026 police arrested and jointly charged Javia Peters and Saquami Christian in connection with the shooting of Dennis and two separate robberies at Ottos.
Casualties
- Age at time of incident: 47
- Condition: Sustained multiple gunshot wounds to lower back and abdomen. Dennis was reported to be in stable condition and his conditions not life-threatening.
Suspects
- Perpetrator Count: Three individuals reported in a Silver Toyota Vitz.
- Disguise & Weapons: Attackers were wearing dark clothing and armed with firearms.
Charged
- Residence: Potters
- Custodial Status: Remanded to Her Majesty's Prison
- Specific Charges:
- Shooting with Intent to Murder (Victim: Francis Dennis)
- Using a Firearm in Furtherance of An Offence (with relation to two separate robberies)
- Residence: Tindale Road
- Custodial Status: Remanded to Her Majesty's Prison
- Specific Charges:
- Shooting with Intent to Murder (Victim: Francis Dennis)
- Using a Firearm in Furtherance of An Offence (with relation to two separate robberies)
Outstanding Suspects
Initial reports allege three suspects were involved; one additional unidentified accomplice remains at large, however it is unconfirmed whether the two charged suspects account for all suspects involved.
References
https://antigua.news/2026/09/28/two-held-after-dennis-francis-wounded-in-villa-shooting