Man shot in Long Bush last night
The shooting incident occurred in the Long Bush area, a police press release said. The unnamed victims is currently hospitalised.
RVIPF officer shot at & other major incidents
The RVIPF also reported that officers were shot at while pursuing suspects in a suspected vehicle theft last night.
The officers “came under direct gunfire” during the pursuit, and luckily, the responding officers were not injured during the exchange.
The RVIPF also conducted several other operations overnight as efforts to rid communities of illegal firearms intensify.
The overnight operations were described as being a “night marked by both successful police operations and violent incidents”.
During an armed robbery Friday night, outside a nightclub in Road Town, a male was robbed of cash.
Stop-and-checks
The RVIPF also conducted stop-and-check operations across Tortola Friday night.
During one such operation in the Huntums Ghut area, a firearm and ammunition were recovered during a vehicle search, which led to the arrest of one male in connection with this discovery.
“This marks the second firearm seized by police in the past 48 hours and brings the total number of illegal firearms removed from the streets in 2025 to 14,” the release explained.
A dangerous escalation- ACP Vanterpool
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool described the events that unfolded overnight as a dangerous escalation, which will be met with a firm and focused police response.
“While we’re making progress in removing illegal weapons, tonight’s events show our work is far from done…Attacks on our officers and community members will not be tolerated. We have dedicated teams working around the clock on these investigations.”
According to ACP Vanterpool, all victims involved are receiving the necessary support.
Intensive and active investigations are ongoing.
The public is urged to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or the Crime Stoppers line at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas to (284) 800-8477, with any information.
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19 Responses to “Man shot in Long Bush last night”
Find the source(s) then we'll see less of these types of crimes. The boarders are porous and seems the people at the Frontline are on a vacation.