# Police Shooting of Absalom Francis-Hunte | Barbados News

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Podcast: [Barbados News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365)
Published: 2026-09-12T09:07:50+00:00
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## Resource

A 24-year-old man, Absalom Abejah Francis-Hunte, is dead after a police shooting in St. Michael during a morning operation. Officers say he was spotted and “engaged the police” before being shot; he later died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The Barbados Police Service is investigating, seeking public information through Crime Stoppers and other channels to reconstruct events — community attention is intense as authorities urge anyone with details to come forward. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/92638147ef04a0f7

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