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UPDATE: Police confirm ‘loud explosions' in Purcell last night Dec 28, 2015

- Police Public Relations Officer Diane Drayton said there were no reports of injuries
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today December 29, 2015 confirmed the occurrence of loud explosions resembling gunshots in the Purcell Estate area late last night December 28, 2015. Photo: VINO/File
Reports reaching our newsroom moments ago are that gunshots were heard in the Purcell area of Tortola. The gunshots were reportedly heard in the area of the Purcell basketball court at around 10:45 PM on December 28, 2015. Photo: Internet Source
Reports reaching our newsroom moments ago are that gunshots were heard in the Purcell area of Tortola. The gunshots were reportedly heard in the area of the Purcell basketball court at around 10:45 PM on December 28, 2015. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today December 29, 2015 confirmed the occurrence of loud explosions resembling gunshots in the Purcell Estate area late last night December 28, 2015.

Calls flooded our newsroom after the sounds were heard as residents of the area and persons in the vicinity at the time dove for cover.

However, in confirming the story which was first and accurately reported by this news site, the Police indicated that it has not been ascertained whether the sounds were indeed gunshots.

“Police confirm reports of several loud explosions resembling gunshots in the Purcell Estate area last night December 28, 2015,” said Police Public Relations Officer Diane Drayton in a comment to this news site. “However, no other information was obtained and no injuries were reported,” she added.

See previous article published on December 28, 2015:

Gunshots ring out in Purcell tonight Dec 28, 2015

PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our newsroom moments ago are that gunshots were heard in the Purcell area of Tortola. The gunshots were reportedly heard in the area of the Purcell basketball court at around 10:45 PM on December 28, 2015.

Many persons who heard the gunshots reportedly took cover in nearby houses or closeby businesses. Our newsroom is working our many sources to confirm more details and will update our many readers as soon as we receive more information.

Confirmation of the gunshots reports was not yet received from Police Information Officer Diane Drayton as of post time.

It was over three weeks ago that gunshots rang out in Purcell Estate, resulting in the death of 28 year old David N. James aka ‘Bushman’.

Mr James will be laid to rest on December 29, 2015.

22 Responses to “UPDATE: Police confirm ‘loud explosions' in Purcell last night Dec 28, 2015 ”

  • Boo (28/12/2015, 23:33) Like (24) Dislike (17) Reply
    tis means dey streets are full of guns dey police & government tis jokers
    • wize up (29/12/2015, 07:14) Like (11) Dislike (27) Reply
      @ boo; if you need the attention of government simply have a white person make a complaint; the residents will talk til the cows come home without much results BUT let someone white strike up the same topic: look at the cruise project, the white boy got the attention of the government, the governor and got free air time with all the online news media, Radio and Television...all we good for are votes on election day
      • @ wize up (29/12/2015, 13:15) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
        you mean my name have to be Hugh Darley?
        • wize up (29/12/2015, 14:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          @ wize up: you have seen the kind of power that name have in this territory; I wonder if VINO lost his number yet
      • Online Now (29/12/2015, 13:22) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
        Your racism has brought white people to a topic that only black people are involved in and which only black people can fix. Shame on you!
    • The real Boo (29/12/2015, 21:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I concur with you fake Boo
  • the short lady with the bag (29/12/2015, 00:51) Like (13) Dislike (13) Reply
    This never happened under Omar's watch.
  • party poopers (29/12/2015, 00:53) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    You see this is the reason why we stay at our homes.
  • wize up (29/12/2015, 06:56) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    contract (bounty hunter)....when will the "tribal war" end....we need the united nations to visit plywood city!!!!
  • hmmmmm smh (29/12/2015, 09:11) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    21 gun salute
    • wize up (29/12/2015, 10:08) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      @ Hmmmmm smh: yes I, tribute to the marters( 21gun salute; live & direct!!!) stay safe
  • Rasville (29/12/2015, 09:49) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Aint nothing New in the hood... RIP BUSH... we missing you on the block
  • rattie (29/12/2015, 10:10) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    I heard it was just a celebration for David
  • SOB (29/12/2015, 10:39) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Don't shoot God we all know who kill bush.
  • voiceofthevoiceless (29/12/2015, 13:36) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Tribute?That is how you do a tribute? How about doing something positive instead of terrorizing the community with their unlawful and inconsiderate behavior. They are completely out of control and we cannot continue at this pace as it will destroy the community. Do not let this young man's death go in vain. We need to clean up Purcell especially by that Basketball court or soon we will not be able to walk the streets in peace.
  • ccc (29/12/2015, 14:16) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Police always late with everything
  • ZZZ (29/12/2015, 17:59) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    How you live you die


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