Crime

Barbados Police Service is actively engaged in the investigation and warned that the apparent gang conflict between young men has spiraled out of control with retaliation becoming routine.

Authorities described the incident as a “family annihilation” after the suspect allegedly targeted multiple homes, leaving eight children dead and others critically injured in a devastating attack.

A high-level security meeting in St Kitts and Nevis reviewed national safety measures as officials discussed crime response and public protection strategies.

Authorities said the incident occurred early Sunday morning and investigations are ongoing.

The woman said she acted in self-defense after hours of alleged abuse, and no charges have been filed pending further investigation.

The body of Jahleel Westby was discovered on April 10, 2026, after he was reported missing the previous day

Police have launched an investigation after a man’s body with gunshot wounds was discovered along Tractor Road in Vega de Oropouche.

The officer was treated for dog bites and granted a week’s sick leave.

He is currently in custody awaiting his next court hearing on April 24.

He was struck multiple times in the head and face by a suspect who fled the scene, as police continue their investigation.

Ethan “Predator” Clarke was found guilty of murdering Ruel “Short Boss” Russell in front of his family, with sentencing set for April.

In Belize, a suspect known as “Cheto” terrorized a police officer’s family at their home before fleeing on a motorcycle; authorities have launched a manhunt.

Police arrested four individuals after intercepting a vehicle near Pigeon Island and recovering two pistols, ammunition and a firearm component during an early morning operation.

Nine people were injured in a drive-by shooting at a karaoke event in Fryers Well, St Lucy, while a separate collision in Thicketts, St Philip, claimed the life of a 35-year-old driver.

The 17-year-old and three-year-old have been missing since March 18 in Phoenix Park, St Elizabeth, prompting police to appeal to the public for any information.

A 38-year-old man died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute in Newfield, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Three-year-old was found unresponsive in the water hours after going missing, with police investigating whether negligence or foul play contributed to the tragedy.

Residents within the designated areas must remain indoors from 6:00 p.m. Tuesday until 6:00 p.m. Thursday unless authorized by authorities.

Police are investigating after two men were found shot dead inside a parked car in St. Joseph.

The motorcycle, travelling west at high speed, attempted to overtake a stationary lorry on the double yellow lines before colliding with the front of another truck turning onto the road.