UPDATE: 1 suspect in custody in relation to shooting - Police
Police in a press release today October 23, 2014 said that the victim, a native of Dominican Republic, stated that he was walking through the parking lot of an apartment building adjacent to the basketball court when he heard gunshots. He then realized that he had been shot, according to the release.
He was later taken to Peebles Hospital where he continues to receive treatment. This news site in an earlier article had reported the shooting victim’s name as Chacho Santana.
Detectives are asking for persons who may have been in the Huntums Ghut area near the basketball court around 9 pm last night to provide any information that could help in identifying a suspicious male dressed in a black shirt. Persons can contact detectives in CID through the RVIPF access number 311.
A reward is being offered for any information which leads to the arrest and prosecution of the offender.
Investigations are continuing.
See previous story published on October 23, 2014:
UPDATE: Hail of gunshots fired in Huntum’s Ghut – Eyewitness
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI – “I hear shots licking and I run for my life cause was shots, shots, lick, lick,” said an eyewitness to the shooting incident in Huntum’s Ghut last night October 22, 2014 which resulted in Mr Chacho Santana sustaining gunshot wounds to one of his legs.
According to the eyewitness he was passing in the vicinity of the basketball court along with some other friends when they heard sudden screams, “gun, gun, run, run.”
He said that it was in split seconds shots started firing and while running he recalled briefly looking back when he saw others running as sparks coming from an object which appeared to have been the gun.
“It was dark…whoever was doing the shooting was on foot and it look like deh jump in a car wah pull up and more shots and drive away,” he said that he didn’t recognize anyone but recalled persons rushing to the scene and there were screams again as they said, “Chacho get hit, deh man dress he up, deh shoot he.”
“It seems like he was a direct target,” said the eyewitness.
He said that he remain a little distance off and notice police arriving on the scene shortly after. “This thing getting out of hand now and the Police need to get tighter, government has to do something to strengthen borders cause these guns coming in free free and the police dem know of operations but deh scared to face dem man, trust me deh Police know what going on,” alleged the eyewitness.
See previous story published on October 22, 2014:
Man shot in Huntum’s Ghut
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI – While information continues to be sketchy, this news site’s Team of Reporters has confirmed that moments ago tonight October 22, 2014 a young male believed to be of Hispanic descent was allegedly shot in the foot.
The incident occurred in Huntum’s Ghut on the main Island of Tortola this evening October 22, 2014.
We were also informed that the victim of the gunshot has been rushed to Peebles Hospital.
Police Public Relations Officer Diane Drayton this evening confirmed that one man has been taken to Peebles Hospital following a shooting incident and Police are continuing their investigations.
Our news room is working to bring more details as the information becomes available.
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33 Responses to “UPDATE: 1 suspect in custody in relation to shooting - Police ”
IS that politics? No we the people call that DECEPTION. BAM BAM
If crime is waaaay up, get your a$$ up and do something about it!!!!!!!!! Maybe we will vote for you. People like you always coming on here and no matter what the story, you got NDP itching your rectum to SH*** them out.
Shut yuh botty H*** and run for politics lets vote for you and see what the a$$ you about. If a woman died of natural child birth at her home without calling the ambulance, we can expect to see your stupid a$$ on here claiming NDP IS THE FATHER.....strupes
People get life in Jail, still the Murders continue. Hell, people are still getting murdered in the states even though they have the death sentence. "Stiffer Gun penalties" aren't going to do shiat, especially when you don't even know who has guns (until after the incident). And last time I checked most of the gun incidents here are not repeat offenders. I seldom hear that Real Talk shot someone today, then went jail for 5 years, then came out and shot someone again.... I can count the people on my one hand who I know have done that. Quit being silly and blaming the NDP for every damn thing. Shiot man. Do the Gun Laws need to be a bit stiffer, certainly. Will they put an end to crime or even bring it down? I very much doubt that. What we are seeing here is as a result of a growing and decaying society (like the rest of the world)...
Now as we all know among those who live here crime is increasing because we continue to victimize each other. Neither politics or police can't stop it. It has to come from inside each house. Parents being living examples to their children as to how to behave and when that child does step out of line they need to intercede quickly to steer them straight.
If we start policing our own children then you will see a change but if father and his teenage son both go to same rum shop there will never be a change except for the worst.
Ayo go on lick shot and see where bvi going end up soon in UK hands.