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Man shot at bar outside Pier Park identified as Jevonte Barnes

October 6th, 2025 | Tags: Jevonte Barnes GoFundMe shooting injured fundraiser
Jevonte Barnes 24, of Belle Vue, Tortola has been identified as the victim of the armed robbery and shooting that occurred early morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Jevonte Barnes 24, of Belle Vue, Tortola, has been identified as the victim of the armed robbery and shooting that occurred early morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town. I

The incident, confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a press release, verifies our newsroom's accurate sources, who revealed that two armed individuals entered the establishment and proceeded to rob patrons. During the robbery, a firearm was discharged, and a male individual was injured.

Mr Barnes was transported to Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in the capital city, Road Town, where he remains under medical care with “serious injuries”, the RVIPF stated. The family is working on flying him out of the Territory today, October 6, 2025, as he has been stabilised.

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In the meantime, the family of Mr Barnes has launched an online fundraiser via GoFundMe for urgent medical care.

According to a social media posting by family members, “Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a real difference in covering his transport and treatment costs".

The Barnes family urged the public to donate or share the appeal for reach and  support. The cost of the medical care will not be known for some time, as these medical evacuations can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Mr Barnes, a young man and Virgin Islander, is described as friendly, industrious and troubles no one. 

9 Responses to “Man shot at bar outside Pier Park identified as Jevonte Barnes ”

  • … (06/10/2025, 11:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get well soon bro
  • WOW (06/10/2025, 11:51) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Karma?
  • BuzzBvi (06/10/2025, 12:06) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good luck to him.

    It is so hard when our young industrious people are getting gunned down.

    So disappointed our hospital is not up to the task.

    Maybe Government can help with the cost.

    Money bought Natalio another ticket. Money disappeared into so many other things.



  • $$$ (06/10/2025, 12:31) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Those necklaces looks like they worth a pretty penny. Start the go fund me by selling them, or perhaps they were stolen in the robbery
  • POLICE... (06/10/2025, 12:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stop playing 'Cops and Robbers' and find these terrorist criminals! Get them off our streets! First nightclubs and parties next funeral repasts. I didn't want to have to say it, but the UK police force will have to handle this one...before someone gets killed!
  • Fam (06/10/2025, 13:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    All the best you do not deserve this!
  • Wellsah (06/10/2025, 13:13) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    let's pray for a smooth recovery of partna. and not to sound insensitive but why the fam asking the community to crowd fund his care...
  • Giveup (06/10/2025, 13:13) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    You could of vive up your chain bro and have a painfree life.
  • very sad (06/10/2025, 13:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How can these criminals sleep after putting people through this for money and gold? What a travesty! I hope those material gains will take them to their final destination safely????. The saddest part is that their parents see them flaunting all this gold and most are fine with it. Some, including girlfriends even accept these gifts with no questions asked. SMDH. Half the times they don’t even have a job and don’t want a job. Stop being covetous and eyeing what others have and putting blood on your hands and on your children, bc what don’t catch you will make your nose run water.


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