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UPDATE: Smith’s gunshot injuries not life-threatening

- Police question several as investigations continue into 'attempted murder' on Terry D. Smith
Shot businessman Terry Smith aka ‘Big Sh*t’ should be counting his lucky stars as his injuries are reportedly not life threatening, a source at Peebles Hospital informed this news site today April 24, 2015. Photo: VINO/File
As investigators from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force continue their probe into the shooting, they swooped down on one business place believed to be visited by Smith shortly before he was attacked by gunmen in a passing vehicle. Today April 24, 2015 officers of the RVIPF visited the business place of Enos Z. Aaron, ‘Enos Car Rentals’, asking questions. Photo: VINO
As investigators from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force continue their probe into the shooting, they swooped down on one business place believed to be visited by Smith shortly before he was attacked by gunmen in a passing vehicle. Today April 24, 2015 officers of the RVIPF visited the business place of Enos Z. Aaron, ‘Enos Car Rentals’, asking questions. Photo: VINO
Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force stand guard over Smith's motor scooter. Photo: VINO
Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force stand guard over Smith's motor scooter. Photo: VINO
Businessman Terry Smith was shot on April 23, 2015 in the vicinity of RiteWay Food Market on Flemming Street. Police are treating the incident as an attempted murder. Photo: Team of Reporters
Businessman Terry Smith was shot on April 23, 2015 in the vicinity of RiteWay Food Market on Flemming Street. Police are treating the incident as an attempted murder. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police securing the area following the shooting. Photo: VINO
Police securing the area following the shooting. Photo: VINO
The area of Flemming Street between the Lime building and Main Street was cordoned off by Police following the shooting. Photo: VINO
The area of Flemming Street between the Lime building and Main Street was cordoned off by Police following the shooting. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Shot businessman Terry D. Smith aka ‘Big Sh*t’ should be counting his lucky stars as his injuries are reportedly not life threatening, a source at Peebles Hospital informed this news site today April 24, 2015.

Smith was shot in the vicinity of RiteWay Food Markets on Flemming Street in the capital city of Road Town on the main island of Tortola around 8:00pm on April 23, 2015.

According to reports, Smith appeared to be the target of an execution attempt. A bystander was also hit in the leg but was not hospitalised.

Virgin Islands News Online was told by persons who were on the scene at the time of the shooting that shots were fired from a black vehicle in the direction of Smith who was on his motorcycle in the vicinity of RiteWay Food Markets.

Attempted murder

Meanwhile, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s Major Crime Team are classifying last night’s shooting near the intersection of Boobay Drive and Flemming Street as an attempted murder.

Police reported that a number of shell casings were recovered from the scene.

According to a press release from the RVIPF, inquiries suggest that the victim, who had been riding a motor scooter along Boobay Drive, was headed toward Flemming Street when he heard gunfire. He then fled the area and sought refuge in a nearby supermarket.

It said Commissioner of Police David Morris shared his concern especially for the blatant disregard for the safety of the community at this busy time of night.

“This shooting not only caused injury to the victim and to one bystander who reported with a minor wound to the leg, it showed a complete lack of regard for the lives of the many who were in the vicinity at the time of this incident. In this light, no one with information about this incident or those involved should keep silent. We seek all the assistance we can get from the public to quickly apprehend the perpetrators of this crime,” Mr Morris was quoted as stating.

Officers of the Major Crime Team are asking witnesses to last night’s shooting or those who may have information about possible suspects to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 468-9339. Persons can also contact the RVIPF’s access number 311.

Police visit location Smith was last seen prior to shooting

As investigators from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force continue their probe into the shooting, they swooped down on one business place believed to be visited by Smith shortly before he was attacked by gunmen in a passing vehicle.

Today April 24, 2015 officers of the RVIPF visited the business place of Enos Z. Aaron, ‘Enos Car Rentals’, asking questions.

Ranks could be seen at the business place of Aaron located on Water Front Drive interviewing the owner of the establishment.

Upon departure of the ranks, Aaron told this news site the ranks were investigating the shooting incident the night before.

It is not yet clear if any arrests have been made.

See previous story published April 23, 2015

Businessman Terry D. Smith injured in drive-by shooting

- More than a dozen shots were reportedly fired in direction of Smith

A local businessman was rushed to Peebles Hospital after he was shot in the vicinity of RiteWay Food Markets on Flemming Street in the capital city of Road Town on the main island of Tortola this evening, April 23, 2015.

According to reports, businessman Terry D. Smith appeared to be the target of an execution attempt. 

He was minutes ago taken to hospital by ambulance. 

The shooting reportedly occurred around 8pm.

According to some persons who were on the scene at the time of the shooting, shots were fired from a black vehicle in the direction of Smith who was in the vicinity of RiteWay Food Markets. 

It is said more than a dozen shots were fired and according to persons on the scene, Smith may have been shot no less than five times. 

It was reported that Smith sought refuge in RiteWay after being shot, leaving his motor scooter on the ground. 

"Looks like he was shot in the back and head," claimed one man who said he saw what transpired. 

The man also said Smith was responsive before taken to hospital. 

It is reported that a bystander was shot in the leg, however, this could not be confirmed.

Police Information Officer Diane Drayton confirmed the shooting, saying "I can confirm a shooting incident. One man has been taken to hospital." 

More details to follow.

 

78 Responses to “UPDATE: Smith’s gunshot injuries not life-threatening”

  • vex (23/04/2015, 20:44) Like (38) Dislike (6) Reply
    Tears for my bvi
  • Sorry to hear (23/04/2015, 20:54) Like (16) Dislike (4) Reply
    they start back again!! dont know this person but i pray he gets better soon.
  • Realist (23/04/2015, 21:04) Like (20) Dislike (19) Reply
    Vino you good mehson. Good reporting.
  • Nutting nice (23/04/2015, 21:13) Like (75) Dislike (1) Reply
    Not good at all,I had just leave rite way with my kids and as I reach home I hear somebody got shot,but I know somebody had to see something down there is bright and woulda still had people shopping, around 8, come on people say what u see And let's get these guns off the streets that bullet could of hit a child or a innocent person who knows
    • Hmm (23/04/2015, 22:00) Like (59) Dislike (3) Reply
      a bystander was hit, thank God he wasn't killed. I favor the new gun laws!!!
    • Deman (23/04/2015, 23:02) Like (42) Dislike (2) Reply
      I favour a brutality unit for people like these who want to fire gun at people in a crowded area. Find them, beat them and beat them some more and then if they lucky take them to jail and beat them some more.
      • ha (24/04/2015, 09:09) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
        Sounds like a petulant child shut up.
        • Sir Guy (25/04/2015, 08:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          I dont know what petulant mean but I favour what deman said. It need a black squad in the force to hunt for people like these. Marks Men and Raw Brutal Hard Fist Men and Women to hunt down people like these. When terrorists threaten countries likes america and others, they have a special group that go out and kill the terrorists where ever they are and use what ever means to get them. This brutality unit would use what ever means to find these people and hunt and kill if they have to. Where ever they live.
          • Really (27/04/2015, 14:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
            @sir Guy...BLACK SQUAD...are you black, why would you use the word black in such a negative way. Oh I know why the master have you train and you blind unable to see that you are.

            Nuff of these guys would disappear off the street if the innocent was one of mines.
      • shout (24/04/2015, 20:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Yessss I agree
  • Hmm (23/04/2015, 21:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    smh...hope they all well
  • Someone (23/04/2015, 21:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boi Terry Be Aight
  • ha (23/04/2015, 21:22) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    Wat a ting he who don't like police , I bet you this ain't done here no no . All I can say is get well my boy
    • @Ha (23/04/2015, 22:09) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
      Y could u not just wish the man pulls through and not add crap...u or yours could get hit(easily) in the cross fire, but I guess excitement and sus mean more to you
      #dump@$$
  • Bvi man (23/04/2015, 21:43) Like (21) Dislike (65) Reply
    Under ndp crime goes up
  • troubling (23/04/2015, 21:57) Like (55) Dislike (0) Reply
    I for one take a stand not only against all these guns on the street but once again, the blatant disregard for public safety. Machine gun shooting in the middle of a busy street. What on earth would we be saying if several innocent civilians had gotten hit by the eyeless bullets that were fired? What if the outcome was much different to a point where the Territory wouldgo into national mourning. I personally took two nights last week and drove thru every street in town for one hour each just to see if there is police presence anywhere and not one could be seen by beat or in a marked police vehicle. What happens when a citizen or visitor on our street is looking for some sort of safety assurance? God help all of us
  • cape town (23/04/2015, 21:58) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    Oh no terry come through
  • YEA YEA (23/04/2015, 22:00) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow I jus came form rite way and went back to school as i reach at the gate i heard a set of GUN SHOTS..wow how can people be so heartless??? Get well soon to both of Yall I saw that black vehicle
  • behave your self (23/04/2015, 22:04) Like (16) Dislike (27) Reply

    Mr camer meet up with him he will charm down now...

    • Lex (23/04/2015, 23:13) Like (12) Dislike (15) Reply
      Your grammar is obscene first of all, secondly karma meet up with your mother when you came into this world. You never know where you will fall in life stop being so judgmental unless Jesus hire you as an understudy. Have a good night. Your life is SIN!!!!!!!
    • Lex (23/04/2015, 23:15) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      And the words are KARMA and CALM
    • @ behave your self (24/04/2015, 07:45) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      PLEASE don't tell me you were trying to spell "Karma" lolol please go find a dictionary!
  • zip it (23/04/2015, 22:37) Like (6) Dislike (29) Reply
    Terry is a good man bottom line....
  • wize up (23/04/2015, 22:38) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    i thought the cameras would have help to prevent crime....i never thought i would live to see my road town turn into a gun-town(i grow up in road town)...now look at the time(s) these gun-crimes are carried out in the city(by day so many police up & down road town, time it gets dark the police them gone)...we are talking about the capital of the British Virgin Islands(we are becoming a gun-town; what a shame)......talk that
    • @ wize up (23/04/2015, 22:43) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
      Truth be told not one of the government street cameras are working
      • ImanI (23/04/2015, 22:56) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
        @wize up. Total lie. If you don't know, don't talk. The cameras are in working condition. All you like to spread too much propaganda
      • tretretrete (23/04/2015, 23:30) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
        @wizened up
        .why don't you go anywhere in town you see cameras and do some $*#€ and see if ya @$$ don't go jail. Ignorance in people here. You put up cameras to protect us and you talk bad about them. Smh.
    • Outlaw (24/04/2015, 06:15) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
      Wize up, cameras cannot prevent crime, these hudlums just don't care. You think if the town had full of police they will not fire their shots, well maybe they would have gladly shoot the police to. Murder in years gone by carried the death penalty, did murder stop? The government just passed stiffer gun laws, did that prevent this shooting? Stop try to cast blame, for people like you, the police is always the problem, but they are humanbeings just like you and me and they also have a duty to protect themselves. This person(s) had their plan and seems like they did not care less where terry was or who was around, their purpose was to execute and no police, no army, nothing could have stop them. Let us just pray that they be caught.
      • wize up (24/04/2015, 09:07) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
        outlaw: the presence of the police helps to deter crime; I am not certainly blaming any police for the criminal activities in our country.... you need to encourage your friends and family to notify the people when crimes are committed
  • vex (23/04/2015, 22:44) Like (8) Dislike (63) Reply
    Too much crime under the ndp they must go!!
    • @vex (23/04/2015, 23:00) Like (48) Dislike (1) Reply
      Y u mad at ndp? They pull the trigger.. ? Idk why ppl make everything about politics
  • plz stop (23/04/2015, 22:57) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Shooting someone won't solve the problem... It shows how much of an idiot you can be...
    • FOH (24/04/2015, 09:15) Like (2) Dislike (13) Reply
      You sound stupid shooting solves everything that is why our countries like America always shoot 1st ask questions later. When you shoot your problem is dead. AND THAT'S THE Bottom line casue STONE COLD SAID SO(crash glass cue music)
  • bvi (23/04/2015, 23:11) Like (9) Dislike (12) Reply
    This makes me scared to come back home. Why soo much hate?
    • SB (24/04/2015, 09:18) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why? The POLICE LYNCHING blacks in America and in Europe ISIL,BOKO HARAN etc. killing you so where you going live? smh
    • yea (26/04/2015, 19:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      That lil island is hell
  • Observer (23/04/2015, 23:39) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    I first heard about this from a relative overseas a little while ago. The thing is that this evening on my way home through Lower Estate between 7 - 7:30 pm, Terry passed me going down in the area where the most recently constructed wall (for Elmore Stoutt HS) is being built ..I was very surprised and sad to even think that it was true. By God's grace he will make it and be privileged to express his thanks and praise to God for giving him a second chance.
  • kids (23/04/2015, 23:43) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply

    Hope he recover and when he do change his n*$*y ways cause prison didnt change him

  • wow (24/04/2015, 00:09) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Omg I feel for his kids
  • Nice guy (24/04/2015, 01:29) Like (4) Dislike (26) Reply
    Get well soon big s*** hope somebody catch da shooter real quick cuz them ain't kno what their just did
  • whattt (24/04/2015, 03:12) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply

    Tell b***y down in seacowsbay stop pay people to do crime

  • gkefkkdakxq (24/04/2015, 06:50) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Terry is strong he will be ok trust me
  • Primetime (24/04/2015, 07:03) Like (12) Dislike (9) Reply
    This is really terrible. Hope the young man pulls through and the perpetrator gets the full force of the new gun law. No one has the right to take another mans life or instill fear for any reason. On another note, VINO and other online news you have taken this news business to another level in the BVI. I am proud of the job that you are doing as some of these crimes you wouldn't see the light of day back in the days. Especially VINO who's so competent in their response. Especially VINO that reveals all. The wider public would not know everything without VINO. I stand by this message, VINO, keep up the good work, hope you are around for a long time.
  • yes (24/04/2015, 07:21) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply

    Lets ALL focus is praying for Terry 'Big Sh*t' to pull through, no matter what, its time to pray for him to get well...........These wicked people on earth with weapons, just shooting people up, for what! money, talking, or whatsoever.

    • well sa (24/04/2015, 09:05) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply

      Well sa! I saw the DCP at the hospital last night in support of Big Sh*t, but when officer Carty get shot at in the attempted robbery, I didn't see him out in support. Well sa, things to talk.

      • Mm mm (24/04/2015, 21:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Wow! Who's protecting us really?
      • Da Government (25/04/2015, 09:24) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        Say what you want Big sh***T is real people. He may be a little out of order some times but you can count on him to get things done. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
      • Yes (25/04/2015, 17:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Connection my boi
    • huh (24/04/2015, 09:22) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      QUE? Why? I simply want to flush any BIG SH*T I come across.
  • old (24/04/2015, 08:39) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    these gun man like they never went to school ...nonno senc,,,, they need to put away for life
  • Joc (24/04/2015, 08:51) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    wow, wow. I cant believe this...so sad.
  • MY SHOOTERS BETTER (24/04/2015, 09:06) Like (8) Dislike (10) Reply
    You need better shooters hombre.
  • chad (24/04/2015, 09:49) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am SURE RiteWay has footage of this incident. That area is filled with cameras. I think this one will be easy for the RVIPF; hopefully.
  • Real Talk (24/04/2015, 09:53) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Some of the comments that are being posted is not need this goes to show how dumb we black people could be.... I really hope when the white man take over some of the bs that are being said now can help us we as bvilanders need to help each and stop being so dam foolish and hateful
  • why oh why (24/04/2015, 10:56) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Interesting
    This is a paid job to have the man killed
    Cant you see. Question what has he done
    To be gun down on this date and time
    I hate stuff like this. See the comments.
    May God help Terry get better.
  • Yes I (24/04/2015, 13:15) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Folks what we experience is real. In order for us to solve these issues, we all have to play a part. What if several persons had gotten hit and die? The story would have been different. I am glad to know that no one died but the real issue is yet to be address. Look where we once were and look where we going. People only God and a heart of God can set the masses truly free.
  • guth (24/04/2015, 13:29) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    Boy terry you better turn it all to Jesus
  • Peaches (24/04/2015, 15:39) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    People these are serious times that we are living in. Once upon a time it was only in America these crimes would happen but now we are seeing that they are right in our front yard. Wake up people, crime is all over the world and it will not get any better. These signs are telling us that Jesus is soon to return. If you don't know him, get to know him and turn your life over to him because we do not know when we will die as we see that last night shots were being fired without a care or concern for innocent bystanders. People are rejecting Jesus Christ so therefore satan is taking over and anything is possible now. Give your life to Christ before it is too late. Speedy recovery to you Mr. Smith.
  • wow... (24/04/2015, 19:29) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    Good to see the doc and first lady there at the hospital............says a lot!
  • Street Kid (25/04/2015, 09:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    I would like to here our hon. Fraser plan to tackle crime. Sometime a lilttle message from our leaders when these kind of things happen will provide a little comfort. All we leaders can't stay silent but you see two ministers run down the hospital and you see the leaders rallying around the youths promising all kind of things. What about the wider public that are in shock from the shooting at a busy hour? Where the government and the governor? They all well tuck and lock up inside they mansion?

  • 5th district (25/04/2015, 10:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope he stop playing games and support zeo
  • Full a mouth! (25/04/2015, 13:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

    All the talk yuh got bout yuh from here and yuh running from judgment; humble yuh self yuh punk r@$$

  • 1 (25/04/2015, 15:06) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good to hear he is alive and kicking
  • it (25/04/2015, 17:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let us be real. This one gone to far. To fire shots with no regard for people is out right stupidity.gun man what if your mom or other family member was in the store. What if a child got hit. What if you killed several people. Point is we as a community should not allow or condone this type of behavior. Trigger man and company strap up for the journey go be long up bolo....
  • halalaahe (25/04/2015, 18:30) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    This man is a mess he need to cloths he mouth he talk 2 much
  • Concerned (26/04/2015, 09:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    First of all, the government needs to stop allowing those foreigners in the country and start deporting the ones already there. Then maybe they can get a handle on the locals and legal residents who are probably committing some of those crimes.
  • SCB (26/04/2015, 14:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHAT IS THE BVI COMING TO I CAN'T EVEN GO OUT AT NIGHT TIME
  • saying (28/04/2015, 18:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Young m*n put some b*d word under me for my own right of way going to work now see what happen.  I hope give life to God he is still alive



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