The Valley, Anguilla:--- A double fatal shooting in Island Harbor during the early hours of Monday has left the community reeling and police probing the circumstances of the killings.
Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) officers and emergency personnel responded to reports of gunfire between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and discovered two male victims with apparent gunshot wounds. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Identities of the victims have not yet been released pending next-of-kin notifications.
Investigators remain on site and have launched a criminal inquiry into the incident. RAPF said the matter is under active investigation and that detectives are pursuing forensic leads and witness accounts.
“We are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the Island Harbor area this morning to come forward,” a RAPF spokesperson said. The force urged members of the public with information to contact the RAPF directly or submit tips anonymously through SecureAXA.com.
No arrests have been announced. Authorities did not provide details on a possible motive or whether the victims were known to each other.
The shooting marks one of the most serious violent incidents in Anguilla this year and has prompted increased patrols in the area as investigators continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses. Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.