Follow us on So cials: Facebook and Instagram Anguilla has now recorded its second murder for 2026, and this one unfolded not under the cover of night, but in the clear light of morning. Just before 10 a.m., in Blowing Point near a busy commercial area, gunshots rang out and shattered what should have been an ordinary Saturday. Second Homicide of 2026 Deepens Anguilla’s Crisis: 11 Murders from Last Year Still Without Justice Clashawn Gumbs, only 19 years old, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a young man known to be committed, proud of his responsibilities, and devoted to the needs of his newborn child. His life did not end in secrecy or isolation — it ended in public view, in a country small enough that no act of violence should be able to disappear unanswered. Clashawn Gumbs (19 years old). With his new born child. What makes this killing even more disturbing is what followed: no assailant immediately ident...
Second Homicide of 2026 Deepens Anguilla’s Crisis: 11 Murders from Last Year Still Without Justice
Anguilla is facing a deepening public‑safety crisis that can no longer be dismissed or delayed. In 2025, the island recorded 11 homicides — none of which have been solved. Today’s killing marks the second homicide of 2026, reigniting widespread concern about the island’s escalating violence and the justice system’s ability to respond. For a small territory built on close-knit communities, the growing list of unresolved killings raises urgent questions about policing, investigative capacity, and public trust.
Robert M. Clark (Commissioner of Police) speaks on why Policing on a small island like Anguilla presents distinct challenges — from limited forensic capacity to stretched personnel and infrastructure.
Video breakdown: • 01:13 Challenges of Policing on a Small Island • 03:36 Murder and Other Crimes • 04:15 Capacity Challenges and Assistance • 06:23 Forensic Limitations and Collaboration • 09:10 Safety and Politeness on the Island.
Law‑enforcement challenges in small jurisdictions are real, but they are not insurmountable. Limited forensic resources, delays in securing and processing evidence, and dependence on off‑island forensic services often weaken investigations during the most critical early hours.
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Compounding this is the lack of consistent police presence across multiple districts, which affects response times, community intelligence, and deterrence. Equally significant is the issue of witness cooperation. Fear of retaliation, social pressure, and a lack of confidence in outcomes frequently lead to silence — a silence that can stall even the strongest cases.
Policing in Anguilla remains heavily centralized, with the main station located in The Valley. Yet historically, stations in communities such as Blowing Point and Sandy Ground played a vital role in neighbourhood‑level policing and early intervention.
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Increasingly, residents are calling for these stations to be reopened and fully staffed — not only to respond to crime, but to restore visible law‑enforcement presence in areas where it is most needed. Research consistently shows that proximity policing builds trust, encourages information sharing, and reduces the likelihood of violent crime taking root.
The consequences of inaction extend far beyond individual tragedies. A pattern of unsolved homicides erodes public confidence, emboldens offenders, and threatens Anguilla’s social stability and international reputation. As violence rises, so does the cost of doing nothing.
Anguilla had a 0% homicide clearance rate for the year 2025 — a rare and troubling statistic for any jurisdiction, especially one as small and tightly knit as Anguilla.
This moment demands transparency, investment in investigative capacity, and renewed collaboration between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Without decisive action, Anguilla risks allowing violence to become normalized — a shift far harder to reverse than to prevent.
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This is terrible for Anguilla
ReplyDeleteAll commissioners come to Anguilla to Vacation for 5 years. Just like rhe Governors.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately crimes in Anguilla are not investigated , the same police officers can not be trusted.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately Anguilla has no investigaters💔😫
ReplyDeleteIts safe to say RAPF have their hands full, the crimes commented here more than they can handled😔💔
ReplyDeleteAnguilla people dont talk to the RAPF they sit and gossip with they family.
ReplyDeleteAXA have more guns than woman. Strpz
ReplyDeleteY'all know AXA police dont investigate, once they look good in they uniform they good. Sad!
ReplyDeleteCould Never be death in Paradise they actually investigate. So he's right!💯
ReplyDeleteNot Death in Paradise but still do your damn Job! Shhhit!
ReplyDeleteLets talk about it is Anguilla the problem or the foreigners that settle here ?
ReplyDeleteI understand Anguilla is getting out of control so when are you going to start talking about how so many guns even gets into Anguilla?
ReplyDeleteR.I.P to the Victims
ReplyDeleteAnguilla or no Anguilla violence just shouldn't be an option!
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