BVIslander murdered in Anguilla days after arrival

The Royal Anguilla Police Force has confirmed that a BVIslander was murdered in Anguilla just three days after arriving on the island.

According to a press release issued by Anguillan police on Monday, February 17, 29-year-old Omari Roberts died from gunshot wounds in a shooting incident that occurred shortly after midnight on Monday.

Police reported that the incident took place at a bar on Back Street, South Hill.

Roberts had arrived in Anguilla on Friday, February 14. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been disclosed.

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