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RVIPF working to identify suspect in Huntums Ghut fatal shooting- CoP Collins

- Police seeking community’s help
Police are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect in the fatal shooting of young businessman Le’Shaughn A. Smith in Huntums Ghut last night, February 24, 2022. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Le'Shaughn A. Smith, 30, of Horsepath, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital before 10:00pm last night, February 24, 2022. Photo: Team of Reporters
Mr Le'Shaughn A. Smith, 30, of Horsepath, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital before 10:00pm last night, February 24, 2022. Photo: Team of Reporters
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says all information on this homicide is important, as investigators work to identify a suspect. Photo: VINO/File
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says all information on this homicide is important, as investigators work to identify a suspect. Photo: VINO/File
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI– Police are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect in the fatal shooting of young businessman Le’Shaughn A. Smith in Huntums Ghut last night, February 24, 2022.

According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr Smith, 30, of Horsepath, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital before 10:00pm last night.

“Initial inquiries suggest that Smith was outside his business place Big Ballers in Huntums Ghut when the shooting occurred, a press release from the RVIPF today, February 25, 2022, stated.

Police working to identify suspect

According to the release, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says all information on this homicide is important.

“Information as simple as whether the perpetrator or perpetrators were in a vehicle or on scooter, or the number of gunshots heard could be helpful as the team works to identify a suspect,” he said.

Persons who were in the area at the time of the shooting or who may have information on a possible suspect are asked to contact the Major Crime Team at 368-5682 or RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. 

43 Responses to “RVIPF working to identify suspect in Huntums Ghut fatal shooting- CoP Collins”

  • hmmm (25/02/2022, 18:55) Like (17) Dislike (10) Reply
    If ayo can’t solve all the rest what about this one!!!
    • Guest (25/02/2022, 20:52) Like (62) Dislike (4) Reply
      police cannot solve all crimes w/o community input
      ppl who know don't want to talk because it's all family
      don't blame police, blame the ppl who keep their mouths shut...they are the reason for increases in crime.
      for such a small place, it is disgusting
      • @ Guest (25/02/2022, 23:17) Like (12) Dislike (6) Reply
        the only time you see police is after an accident or other crimes

        the police have the task to prevent crime: drive through our capital no sight of law enforcement

        in the past we had road block nothing now so the gun men know they can move around

        more police in bvi now yet more crimes and some of the same importanted police being arrested for crimes

        make the police patrol our streets and stop making excuses it work both ways....the presence of law enforcement help to present criminal conduct
      • The watchman (26/02/2022, 07:15) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
        We do not trust the police they are snatches and tell too much untruths
      • NezRez (26/02/2022, 16:28) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
        These young people don’t realize how much grief they are leaving behind with their loved ones. So sad another young person has lost their life.
      • @guest (26/02/2022, 21:43) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
        Sorry to say but even if the police witness the crime they STILL will not do their job! And when you put your neck on the line, before you leave the station the CAT will know you are the RAT.
        • bones (27/02/2022, 14:52) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
          If I had anything to report, I would send it via mail anonymously, so no backlash at me for reporting it. So sad we are afraid to expose who we are, because so much more could be accomplished.
          • IP address (27/02/2022, 16:34) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
            They can track your ip address. Now if you have a VPN they can't trace it. I have one I'm in the states.
  • Game Over (25/02/2022, 20:57) Like (57) Dislike (15) Reply
    Anyone from the street knows and not talking bout the just come dick riders or some of the fake ppl who d riding. Real streets know who Shawn is and what he was about. Money don’t erase all your problems and sadly it came back to bite him. Shame on the rotary club for endorsing a wicked drug dealer with no morals. That’s what y’all come to? So many hard working individuals in the community deserved that recognition
    • Perfectly said (25/02/2022, 22:15) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply
      Spot on, people stay endorsing foolishness and wonder why the place stay so
    • Judgment (26/02/2022, 12:46) Like (15) Dislike (17) Reply
      How did he get wicked with no morals do you know how much this 30 year old has done for people and the community in his short life
      • Game Over (26/02/2022, 16:42) Like (32) Dislike (1) Reply
        Im not debating that he did good things for the community but the bad things he did in the community is why he ain’t here today. Unfortunately you can’t just go around doing dirty deeds in the under world and then painting a picture to the civilized world that you’re a law abiding entrepreneur. Let this be a lesson to all you punks out there that think that money is a quick fix to all your problems. Money will buy you girls, fame and time but it will never stop bullets when the under world want
        Your soul.
    • WOW (26/02/2022, 13:48) Like (3) Dislike (34) Reply
      You sounds just like a hater,oh no you are a hater people like you will always talk trash no matter what....so you need to go and do you know what to your self
    • stfu (26/02/2022, 16:41) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      You made him wicked?
  • Gigi (25/02/2022, 21:24) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    All the time with the same chat, nothing new.
  • Helper (25/02/2022, 22:00) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad, another youngster gunned down. Imagine helper Beez reaching hospital and ambulance aint move yet. Yes they were called.
  • Small baller (25/02/2022, 22:16) Like (21) Dislike (4) Reply
    Dude was a pest, good riddance and he company own the boat the guys went missing on
  • Jane (25/02/2022, 22:19) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    Tortola need a fbi field. To much unsolved murders on this little 24 square miles island now. Police busy stopping ppl giving tickets for nonsense this force here a joke
    • yeah (26/02/2022, 11:32) Like (2) Dislike (13) Reply
      No tortola need to get rid of the white 8-4 officers a d. Ring in caribbean nationals with experience
  • DRUG ( BLOOD )MONEY (25/02/2022, 22:30) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    THIS IS THE SIDE EFFECTS OF IT , ALL THE BLING BLING , IS WORT THROWING AWAY YOUR LIFE FOR ?
    • Envy (26/02/2022, 12:49) Like (5) Dislike (21) Reply
      When yall see people with stuff it automatically equal druck money the young man had several business but it's only his drug money could have paid for the gold eh
  • @ HMMM (26/02/2022, 06:51) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    you should of flush those words down the toilet ,now you can go back and lock yourself in . bye
  • Local (26/02/2022, 06:58) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    If video footage is available in this crime please post it on vino so the public can look keenly at it and maybe someone will be able to give the police tips.
  • vi (26/02/2022, 07:15) Like (13) Dislike (12) Reply
    These Uk officers are a joke they are just having a vacation
    • mad max (26/02/2022, 10:37) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
      So you have chosen to blame the UK police rather than prevailing culture of drugs, guns and quick money enjoyed by so many. Compounded by the lack of cooperation with the police.

      Congratulations! You are part of the problem.
    • lol (26/02/2022, 23:49) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      It’s easy to stay on a computer and talk nonsense.. those guys probably working hard.. bvi officers are known for helping the criminals and getting rid of evidence..
  • Oh No (26/02/2022, 11:49) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    My condolences to his family in their time of grief.

    Since no one care enough to say it.
    put all those negative things about the man aside for later.

    He is dead! Wow
  • From THE STREETS (26/02/2022, 12:11) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    This is escalating out of control, it is a battle. You all allow all kind of people in the Country. The seed has been planted.
  • west (26/02/2022, 13:52) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Carrot Bay, we want to know what happened to the xpolice officer and the live ammo at the airport
    • Tidal wave (26/02/2022, 16:53) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
      West i only hope you speaking for your self from here talking piss
  • salty (26/02/2022, 16:02) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    not he boys on the pay role mad they side pay cut so trying get Justice for he snake rat never last kill yo own over there rock now you worker get you kill o man had it comin
  • balo (26/02/2022, 19:19) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply

    Why all these boys dying who next ? Why is the one up balo so untouchable as far as I see it get rid of him an you will see crime go down he calling shot from up there leaving kids fatherless but he must be alive to see his I hope li******n cousin dun him off up there D****** k*** cuddybye

    • SHAME ON PRISON (27/02/2022, 15:58) Like (11) Dislike (5) Reply
      You all need to ship Mr. Untouchable off to sit in a UK prison for a while. He is the shot caller from behind bars. He is the one that is in charge of the green light list. You send him off to a UK PRISON, HE HAVE NO ACCESS TO WHAT HE IS GETTING AWAY WITH HERE AND YES, CRIME WILL DIP.
  • carrot bay man (27/02/2022, 08:13) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    The police is a joke, they don’t patrol the village,all they do is drive through full speed,they need to get out of there vehicles and talk to the people, they don’t now nothing about community patrolling, they don’t talk with the public,so how the hell you are going to get information from the the public.
  • Let’s get real here (27/02/2022, 09:16) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Everyone knows the policeman from DOWN ISLAND COULD CARELESS. THEY ARE ON THE FORCE TO MAKE THE MONEY TO SEND HOME TO BUILD THEIR HOMES AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR FAMILIES BACK HOME. THEY ARE NOT FROM HERE SO WHY SHOULD THEY CARE. THEY LEAK INFORMATION AND MANY OF THEM IS ON THE CRIMINALS PAY ROLES.
    • @Let’s get real here (27/02/2022, 11:38) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply

      Hip to the &&*$ horayyyy, yeah the down island cops is so dirty you can smell them a mile away. That is why people don’t say anything. They leak information to the gangsters. You go to the station to report something, before you leave the station your name is dropped and you become the target.There is a lot of dirty dangerous snakes slithering around in the police stations. The boys from the Uk is not the problem. All you all can say is they are on vacation.

  • Well (27/02/2022, 14:32) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Those young men need to sat down and hang up there hat so when thay stand up thay will be able to reach it do not hang your hat where there thay hand can not reach
  • Life’s 360 (27/02/2022, 15:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s interesting how these young men are losing their life slowly but surely one by one was and still is a part of crew of criminals, that have done killings or drug distribution which goes hand in hand. 2nd death and we only in February and from the same crew, I’ll bet that killing from last month plays into this killing.
    While the “Puppet” master continues to pull the strings! These young men better start to understand there’s no friends in the dirty drug business!
  • Shawn pack (27/02/2022, 16:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Smoking gooood af! Keep promoting foolery and you’ll be next to!!! Y’all got this for a joke!
  • Jane (28/02/2022, 18:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check THE IP ADRESSES JOKEY POLICE
  • RedMan (10/03/2022, 20:45) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    This don’t need solve


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