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UPDATE: Steven Winter shot five times - sources

June 25th, 2014 | Tags: Baughers Bay shooting police peebles hospital
This news site understands from sources that 18 year old Steven Winter was shot five times on June 14, 2014. He is still in the Peebles Hospital. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As police continue their investigations into the June 14, 2014 shooting incident of 18 year old Steven Winter, the young man continues to be a patient at the Peebles Hospital.

An earlier statement from the Police had said that the victim was uncooperative when being questioned by Police regarding the shooting.

Asked if Winter continues to be uncooperative and if there is any lead ‎in the investigations as at press time today June 25, 2014, Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Public Relations Officer Ms Diane Drayton said that the investigations are ongoing but was not at liberty to divulge any further information.

However this news site was able to confirm from sources close to the matter that Winter suffered five gunshot wounds; three in one hand and two on separate sections of a foot.

This news site will continue to follow this matter.

See previous article published on June 18, 2014:

UPDATE: Gunshot victim Steven Winter not giving info to RVIPF

-Attackers are dangerous men – VINO source

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has turned the public for assistance that may lead to the apprehension of a group of men allegedly involved in a violent crime that has left 18 year old Steven Winter suffering for several gunshot wounds.

Winter was shot three times during the early morning hours of Saturday June 14, 2014 when he was allegedly ambushed by a group of men in the Baugher’s Bay area.

Last evening, June 17, 2014 the Public Relations Department of the RVIPF issued an appeal for information about the alleged incident, as they claimed that the victim has been refusing to cooperate with investigating police officers.

“The male victim of a shooting incident early Saturday morning continues to receive treatment for multiple gunshot wounds at Peebles Hospital. The victim, who has been reluctant to share any details, stated that he was on the highway in the vicinity of the Baughers Bay area when he was attacked,” stated the release.

“The RVIPF is asking those who may have witnessed the incident or could lead Police to the identity of the individuals who perpetrated this act to contact detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department by calling the RVIPF access number 311. Crimestoppers in Miami also provides persons wishing to give information anonymously an opportunity to do so by calling 800-TIPS, 800-8477,” it further stated.

A source close to the victim said that based on information they have confirmed about those involved, the victim has every right to fear for his life. “Those are dangerous guys. I guess he (Winter) not speaking because he scared for his life,” the source told this news site.

Efforts to reach close family members of Winter were futile up to press time however other sources have confirmed that the young man is still hospitalized and if not transferred by his family is likely to remain there for an extended period while he recovers.

See Previous story published on Saturday June 14, 2014:

UPDATE: Steven Winter shot; recovering following surgeries

-was shot three times during incident in Baugher's Bay early this morning

BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - This news site has confirmed with a close relative that the victim of this morning’s shooting is 18 year old Steven Winter of Little Dix Hill, East End, Tortola.

According to the close family member who has request not to be named, Winter, while in a stable condition at the Peebles Hospital, had sustained three gunshot wounds which can have lasting effects.

It is reported that Winter was involved in an incident with a few other persons which resulted in him being ambushed. A fight broke out and a gun believed to have been a M16 was drawn.

It is alleged that as things heated up, one of the unarmed men pulled the gun from another and shot Winter three times: one to a hand, one to his leg and one to his foot.

Winter is said to have undergone a series of surgeries up to press time and is currently in recovery at the Peebles Hospital.

See previous article published on June 14, 2014:

Police confirm shooting in Baugher’s Bay this morning

-Person taken to Peebles Hospital with gunshot wounds

‎BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Information from Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Public Relations Officer Ms Diane Drayton confirmed that someone reported to the Peebles Hospital in the early hours of June 14, 2014 with gunshot wounds.

Initial reports indicated that the person was wounded during a shooting which took place at a social spot in Baugher's Bay on the main island of Tortola.

Activities during last night occurred at Club Opium and Pearla's Bar. According to Opium's management they were not aware of any incident neither in the club nor on the premises.

Efforts by this news site to contact the management of Pearla's Bar were unsuccessful.

This news site will provide updates as the information becomes available.

46 Responses to “UPDATE: Steven Winter shot five times - sources”

  • xxxxxxxx (14/06/2014, 08:09) Like (11) Dislike (148) Reply
    .....wow...just wow and the NDP lied and say crime gone down
    • skinny virgin (14/06/2014, 09:40) Like (64) Dislike (17) Reply
      i dont like NDP either and think ur an idiot of epic proportion if u think ppl r that stupid(u retarded)
    • Welsa (14/06/2014, 10:55) Like (187) Dislike (7) Reply
      I hope we don't get hit with a hurricaine this year, because I expect that will be ndp fault too.
    • NoContest (14/06/2014, 13:58) Like (47) Dislike (18) Reply
      The general mentality and the academic deficiency as displayed on these site by VIP supporters leaves a lot to be desired. Between the obvious deficiencies of their supporters and the 2F's, VIP is a loser from all angles.

      L
      • Yes (14/06/2014, 17:43) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
        But they actually feel they're doing a good thing and the party a favor. I thought they would have learned from the last time, but I say let them keep it up!!
      • @NoContest (14/06/2014, 18:13) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
        AMEN TO THAT!! Thought only I felt and saw this..
        • WOW!!! (16/06/2014, 09:32) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
          Look how we once again turn this tragic situation into a political debate. Wow!!!
    • dde (18/06/2014, 09:38) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      DAMMMMMMMK NDp
  • Irucy (14/06/2014, 09:38) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Throw down your arms don't let us be divided.
  • taa ta (14/06/2014, 11:06) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    The ting start
  • lower estate (14/06/2014, 13:23) Like (38) Dislike (0) Reply
    damn M16 .. the young man is very lucky he is alive iight now
  • wize up (14/06/2014, 13:40) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    yes; and the church said AMEN; we they ALL went home.........fathers take better care of your "off-spring"
    • BULL SH!% (14/06/2014, 14:56) Like (47) Dislike (8) Reply

      THIS IS WHAT IS KILLING THIS PLACE. A SET OF STUPID @SS BLOGGERS WHO HIDE BEHIND THE STORIES AND DO NOTHING ELSE BUT BRING DOWN THIS PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE WHILE THE WHITE MAN LAUGH AT US.

      STOP BLOGGING P... AND GET YOUR R@SS OUT AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

      I KNOW YOU WILL SAY THAT I AM HERE BLOGGING ALSO BUT I DID IT TO TELL EACH OF YOU TO STOP BLOGGING P... ABOUT NDP AND VIP.

      • wize up (14/06/2014, 16:29) Like (27) Dislike (11) Reply
        to BULL SH!%; are you stupid or just slow...its our own blacks thats are shooting each-other: when you miss your cell phone from your car, its your own black man that has taken your phone....we will continue to blog; let the white man laugh if he wants...the laughtfer of the whites is not a problem; the problem is our people killing, robing and shoot each other; when last you read a white man shot another white man here in BVI....we give the police 16 million dollars each year so let police get of them R@SS and do their job !!!!! keep the faith & keep bloging.....
      • Laugh (15/06/2014, 05:54) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply

        white men aren't laughing
        • oh really (27/06/2014, 08:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          Im white and I'm laughing. People who comment not blog ,a blog is an article written by someone and posted on the internet. Usually multiple articles are written on various subjects by a BLOGGER and people follow them because they like their thought process. What is on these news sites in the COMMENT section is unintelligible nonsense sans a few articulate commenters. It amazes me how people are unafraid to show how ignorant they truly are.
      • Hmmmm2 (01/07/2014, 06:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You are a dam fool. You can't stop people from blogging. Are you sitting on your intelligence ? Ease up. Learn to deal with constructive criticism . No one is pointing any finger at you so why are you fussing thou fool?
  • an 18 yr Old (14/06/2014, 14:03) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Wow this is sad..brought tears to my eyes I hope he is ok
  • The one (14/06/2014, 14:04) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    too busy making more to watch out for any old ones
  • I Ain't Hear U?? (14/06/2014, 14:56) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    An M-16 U say O_o
  • bb (14/06/2014, 17:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    My prsyers
  • pow (14/06/2014, 18:48) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    too much guns in this lil place
  • sense (14/06/2014, 19:12) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    M-16? lol how u get shoot with a M-16 and only got hit 3 times something don't sound right about that, thats a big gun to be carrying around and to just snatch put somebody hand. Hope the young man is okay tho.
    • facts (18/06/2014, 13:01) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      He got hit three times because a M-16 have different selections, single shot, three burst and fully automatic so maybe the person who had the gun had it on single shot that's why so lets thank god still it was not on fully automatic
  • "I" (14/06/2014, 23:23) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Perhaps you should all arm yourselves. Not with just a gun because you believe in protecting yourselves physically but spiritually. Everyone has their beliefs. Some NDP some VIP. Most chose not to believe at all hence we read these ignorant comments about all the above, the white man?......etc ! Perhaps if there is blame here we should all look at ourselves individually and see that fault is within us,....."the people"! We vote for selfish reasons, yet have no cause within reason for anything then it's a shock every time a tragedy happens. We actually prey on other people's misfortunes worldwide and locally yet deny and swear we are clean hearted. Truth be told, those of you who believe and hold on to faith, tighten that grip.,.....and those who refuse to walk that road and chose to believe NDP or VIP etc, save your bullets etc, for one day it will be the government you take shots at for all hands were born dirty but it has become a way of life now, a reality that evil and "corruption" is so deep, that violence on a large scale is imminent. There will be more killing, criminals will prevail and be marked as heroes, kids will be molded by it, governments will fail and turn on its people, courts will be convened, and all debts will be settled in blood. The only blame that ever existed from day one has always been you! "THE PEOPLE"
  • Binocs (15/06/2014, 07:36) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    this is an unfortunate incident but not everybody will put up with bullying.there are some pple in this country who think they are bad and invincible. violence breeds violence
  • wize up (15/06/2014, 11:39) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    well said "sad"..well-said!!!!!
  • in the news (15/06/2014, 14:14) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope he get well soon my prsyers
  • shame.... (15/06/2014, 18:49) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    How in the world do you just draw an M-16? You can't really conceal a rifle without people noticing.
  • Binocs (15/06/2014, 19:27) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very unfortunate incident but this is one of the many young men and women at the high school who needs intervention.
    These are young people with serious issues that teachers have to deal with on a daily basis. Some have anger issues, some are in gangs, some are in and out of prison ... and nothing is put in place to help them. There is a crisis at the high school.
  • bat cave (16/06/2014, 08:04) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    BVI stand up against all who want to push their crime and bullying agenda..
  • to be (16/06/2014, 23:15) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    That's why I stay home like you cannot have clean fun anymore
  • tola (18/06/2014, 12:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wha the fork ndp and vip got to do with this? Ahyo retarded or wa? Strpsss simple minded a-holes
  • done knoww (18/06/2014, 16:02) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    at least he ain snitching
  • wize up (18/06/2014, 17:42) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    bad!!!! bad boy, whatcha going to do when them come for you !!!!!!what you buy is what you wear?????
  • Lolly (18/06/2014, 21:14) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    If he was so afraid for his life he would talk loud and clear.
  • wow (19/06/2014, 08:59) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    yall people are so much idiots!!! what does NDP have to do with the Crime that Happens in BVI . Yall are so stupid.
  • Tony matatata (20/06/2014, 23:01) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    He mussa wa cleaning he gun and mistakenly shot him else.......I believe all of this a lie
  • Amen (25/06/2014, 16:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    he better thank god to be alive
  • WOWW (26/06/2014, 10:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    5 Shots... 50Cent better count he blessing, sart rapping and acting proper. Some get shot ones and aint make it
  • Yep! (27/06/2014, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where those wounds are located is indicative of gang initiation activities. How can a weapon of that magnitude just hit those areas alone?
  • bad boy (28/06/2014, 23:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    he need to get dend to balo for withholding information jail his stupid dumb self


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