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.
