ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda — A woman is recovering in hospital following a shooting incident on Kentish Road, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the latest reported gun violence in Antigua.

The woman was transported to Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where she received treatment and was reported to be in stable condition.

Details surrounding the shooting remain limited as investigators work to establish what happened and whether the victim was specifically targeted.

The incident was reported on August 7 and has renewed attention on public safety and gun-related incidents in the area.

Police are expected to continue gathering information and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Residents with relevant information are encouraged to cooperate with investigators as authorities work to establish the facts.

The latest incident comes as Antigua and Barbuda continues efforts to address community safety, violent crime and public security.

Further developments are expected as the investigation progresses.