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Businessman shot during robbery @ Free Bottom

February 16th, 2020 | Tags: businessman sports bar masked bandit Robbery shooting
The proprietor of a sports bar at Baughers Bay was reportedly robbed and shot during the wee hours of Sunday, February 16, 2020. Photo: Internet Source
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) has been informed of a robbery and shooting that allegedly occurred at Free Bottom, on the main island of Tortola, during the wee hours of Sunday, February 16, 2020.

According to reports, the victim is the owner of a sports bar at Baughers Bay.

Our news room was told by sources close to the investigation that the incident occurred around 3:00am when the businessman arrived at his place of residence.

The perpetrator was said to be a masked man wearing a grey hoodie. The armed robber allegedly relieved the businessman of cash and jewelry and shot him in the right leg despite the businessman reportedly offering no resistance.

The shot man was subsequently taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

Police are said to be investigating.

24 Responses to “Businessman shot during robbery @ Free Bottom”

  • Who not (16/02/2020, 17:23) Like (0) Dislike (26) Reply
    Which bizness open so late
    • ***** (16/02/2020, 21:44) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      The GoGo Clubs
    • @why not (16/02/2020, 23:25) Like (40) Dislike (0) Reply
      Reading is fundamental!! Our news room was told by sources close to the investigation that the incident occurred around 3:00am when the businessman arrived at his place of residence.


      You sound so silly asking which business open so late. SMH
    • Seriously (16/02/2020, 23:26) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      The thing say sports bar
    • BVI PA STAFF (17/02/2020, 07:28) Like (4) Dislike (10) Reply
      This going be the BVI PA management team if they don’t pay us our increment
      • well saw (17/02/2020, 11:00) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
        You should probably go after the board since they were the ones promised it. If your memory serves you correct they cancelled our Christmas party to pay increment according to Mrs. Lake!
    • uhm (17/02/2020, 14:09) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Please READ
  • Damn (16/02/2020, 18:26) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mmmmmm set of crosses.
  • WHAT!!! (16/02/2020, 21:22) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    “Who not”. Do you read before commenting??? His “bizness”?? is a sports bar, second paragraph.
  • open (16/02/2020, 21:44) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    Just look - it says SportsClub, May be better known as one of the countless strip clubs in the BVI
  • VOTER OF THE SIXv (16/02/2020, 21:46) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    GET WELL MY BOY.THE DEVIL IS A LIAR.
  • where (16/02/2020, 22:10) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    Why is the title of the article saying Free Bottom but rest of the article saying Baugher's Bay
    • Hooked on Phonics!!!! (17/02/2020, 08:07) Like (37) Dislike (2) Reply
      His business is in Baughers Bay, however he was robbed at his place of residence which is in Free Bottom. Lord send help for those who should try and comprehend before posting.
      • @Hooked on Phonics!!! (17/02/2020, 15:14) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        If you would read the rest of the comments you would see that immediately after I understood the article. You people are too quick to attack.

    • Comprehension (17/02/2020, 08:33) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
      Reading comprehension is the problem. Business at Baugher's Bay while residence at Free Bottom.
      • @Comprehension (17/02/2020, 15:16) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
        Relax yourself and check at my other post. First post was at 22:10 and second post at 22:12. People like you all is what is wrong with our society.
  • where (16/02/2020, 22:12) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    I Read it over and understand now
  • Chicken guy (16/02/2020, 22:21) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Hey Tola wazzup
  • The TRUTH (17/02/2020, 10:21) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Clive, get well soon.
  • Why bvi (17/02/2020, 15:43) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I don't really talk to dude but gunman you didn't had to shoot the man if he gave you what you came for without a fight. Your just a damn animal for making the streets more hot
  • See (17/02/2020, 16:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hoping for a quick recovery .
  • Boss (17/02/2020, 17:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Them hard back need to go look work this thing is getting out of hand
  • hulk (17/02/2020, 22:30) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    i was close bye i saw who it was he is a dead duck
  • Wager (18/02/2020, 17:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I continue to be with no understanding as to why these men commit these crimes. Why? Why the intent to murder or to be murdered. It is money,not a lifesaver. Money is everywhere and is legally available.. No need to kill. Why Why. Now you are being hunted like a dog. Looking over your shoulders and knowing that your days are numbered. What do u now do with the proceeds. Puzzling to me.


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