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UPDATE: Devorn H Furlonge identified as male shot dead in Purcell Estate

Our News Centre can disclose that the Purcell Estate shooting victim has been identified as Devorn H. Furlonge. Photo: Team of Reporters
The identity of the Purcell Estate shooting victim has not yet been disclosed by police. Photo: Team of Reporters
The identity of the Purcell Estate shooting victim has not yet been disclosed by police. Photo: Team of Reporters
Reports reaching our News Centre are that there has been what appears to be a fatal shooting in Purcell Estate on the main island of Tortola. Photo: people.com/File
Reports reaching our News Centre are that there has been what appears to be a fatal shooting in Purcell Estate on the main island of Tortola. Photo: people.com/File
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Now that the next of kin has been informed, along with other family members, our News Centre can disclose that the Purcell Estate shooting victim has been identified as Devorn H. Furlonge.

Mr Furlonge, a Virgin Islander, is 28 years of age, having been born on  August 11, 1997.

The deceased was shot near his workplace in Purcell Estate on the main island of Tortola this morning, Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

He was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. 

Police are still actively investigating the matter.

Mr Furlonge was also active in sports and played basketball. He has a twin brother, and both are well known.  

Virgin Islands News Online expresses our sincere condolences to his immediate family and other loved ones, and encourages residents to put down the guns.

See previous article published December 17, 2025

Fatal shooting reported in Purcell Estate

PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our News Centre are that there has been what appears to be a fatal shooting in Purcell Estate on the main island of Tortola.

Reports are that the incident took place just before 8:00 AM this morning, Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

We await further information on the identity of the victim.

Meanwhile, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has since confirmed reports of the shooting.

"Officers are currently on scene conducting investigations. More details will be shared as they become available," the RVIPF stated.

Motorists are advised to proceed with extreme caution in the area, as traffic disruptions are expected. Police said full traffic rerouting details will be shared shortly.

78 Responses to “UPDATE: Devorn H Furlonge identified as male shot dead in Purcell Estate”

  • 2024 (17/12/2025, 08:28) Like (56) Dislike (34) Reply
    Once A shipment gets intercepted they will be gun play
  • AssUseYall (17/12/2025, 08:42) Like (12) Dislike (90) Reply
    Young Black male ' a non BVIslander with ties to one or more CARICOM confetti
    • AssUseYall (17/12/2025, 12:50) Like (78) Dislike (4) Reply
      What does nationality have to do with this situation? You people are really annoying with this BVIslander/Non BVIslander nonsense, as if BVIslanders don’t get murdered or commit murder too.
      • @AssUseYall (17/12/2025, 14:22) Like (32) Dislike (2) Reply
        Please do not answer that blogger, those words are just to stir up drama throughout the community
      • @AssUseYall (17/12/2025, 15:50) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
        EVERYTHING!!!...for starters and most vital..ID ..a step towards slbing a murder!!
    • heehee (17/12/2025, 15:59) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
      His nationality is a step towards identity...Oops his identity is not required because in these VI murders go unsolved and,or " escape "
      His clor is also a requirement for positive identifjcation..
      But in these parts the murderers are aaaalways and without fail committed with certainty soo that we fully know..
  • hmm (17/12/2025, 08:59) Like (82) Dislike (7) Reply
    As sad as it is, these ppl know what they be into / getting themselves into, there are no random shootings here in the bvi
  • Sad (17/12/2025, 09:06) Like (35) Dislike (4) Reply
    Rip twin
  • Things happen (17/12/2025, 09:12) Like (46) Dislike (4) Reply
    But you don’t get green light for no reason.
  • hmm (17/12/2025, 09:19) Like (13) Dislike (10) Reply
    All of you guys going to pay!!!!!!!
  • Wowwwwwe (17/12/2025, 09:30) Like (55) Dislike (2) Reply
    Is it worth it? Dude just lay out dead in the street like a piece of garbage.
  • Playtimedone (17/12/2025, 09:31) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    .
  • UK (17/12/2025, 09:32) Like (9) Dislike (38) Reply
    No Hope for the Young black Virgin islanders they need help the system is against them.
    • @UK (17/12/2025, 11:48) Like (49) Dislike (7) Reply
      I am going to have to disagree with your comment. The problem with some of the young black males in Tortola they are not willing to start at the bottom and work their way up. They want the fast money and that is not the way. Seems like he came face to face with the killer.
      • @@UK (17/12/2025, 12:28) Like (27) Dislike (9) Reply
        Do you realize he was killed walking into his job. Know facts before seeking internet fame
    • Senior native citizen of the British Virgin Islands (17/12/2025, 12:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ UK: yea, the devil's system, is, ut the devil's system has no respect for skin color, material posession or place of birth. Wiait on further rther information before mouth yapping questionable ones, please.
  • well saw (17/12/2025, 09:33) Like (37) Dislike (1) Reply
    so this hap;p;ened after su;nrise how our country;ntry get so
    • well saw (17/12/2025, 16:03) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
      How our country get so, you asked?
      Answer: They Arrived !
    • it bad (17/12/2025, 17:06) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      the last 10 years or so really been different, these young boys living for that adrenaline rush from a drill
  • BuzzBvi (17/12/2025, 09:39) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
    No scooters or dark tinted windows involved.
  • you know (17/12/2025, 11:02) Like (27) Dislike (2) Reply
    These young black males is killing each other off at a alarming rate.
  • Sad state of affairs (17/12/2025, 11:05) Like (74) Dislike (10) Reply
    Please give your life to Christ before it is too late.
  • 2024 (17/12/2025, 11:29) Like (15) Dislike (17) Reply
    Black On Black Crime
    Will it Ever End In This Country
    • Sneaky Pete (17/12/2025, 12:30) Like (31) Dislike (16) Reply
      .The majority of people living here is black. What black on black crime you speak of? Stop trying bring your American rhetoric here
      • But (17/12/2025, 15:07) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
        The majority of people living in the US is white but still black on black crime is at epidemic proportions. You have to realize what the problem is before you can solve it. Condolences to all the family and friends of the victim.
      • @Sneaky Peak (17/12/2025, 16:10) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
        Self hatred is endemic in a large segment of Blacks
        Simple observation be it fashion or behaviour ...action speak louder than words.
        I was inclined to believe that such was the fate of zBkack Americans but portion k is of these Caribbean is l and indicates otherwise.
      • @sneaky pete (17/12/2025, 16:59) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
        Its not rhetoric. We the blacks, are the ones killing each other most times. Of course there is an occasional crime involving persons from other races, but they are less frequent. I myself, do not like to hear the term "black on black", but it is what it is. We have opened our shores to a lot of things the elders said 'NO' to in the name of progress which is shadowed by greed. We have had to accept the good with the bad and ugly. And, we have become an entitled, selfish, greedy nation that has strayed from the core of our humble beginnings. We hide our brothers sin rather than holding him accountable, and the ones that are brave enough to hold people accountable We ridicule them, call them out their name, and even kill them. WE have this place so lawless, there is very little respect for human life in the BVI.
    • 2024 (18/12/2025, 16:24) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Black on Black crime? What’s that? Crime is crime. You commit crimes on people close to you. Stop with the Black on Black crime nonsense.
  • J (17/12/2025, 11:52) Like (34) Dislike (2) Reply
    Condolences to his family. No one deserves this faith.
  • Lawlessness (17/12/2025, 12:26) Like (52) Dislike (2) Reply
    These murderers need to be made examples of. Unfortunately, you can kill people high day now and just vanish on our little island. No longer necessary to wait until night. We are really in a bad state.
    • @Lawlessness (17/12/2025, 17:14) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      My dear it does not matter if it is high daylight or under the cover of darkness. If they are after you they will run up in the church, the supermarket dance hall where ever.
  • slim (17/12/2025, 12:27) Like (56) Dislike (2) Reply
    The sad truth is half of you that here posting are the same people that partied and drank with him. But where was this same energy to give guidance. The country is full of fake friends and family. It his mother and siblings my deepest condolences.
  • Street CI (17/12/2025, 14:05) Like (42) Dislike (2) Reply
    The guy was on his way to his job site. He had a job. For whatever reason someone that he use to drink and party with set him up to be killed. Questions the people he use to drink and party with. It has nothing to do with the drug bust the other day. These days you have to be careful with who you associate yourselves with. The snakes that is closest to you will bite you or set you up to be bitten. This is one of the reasons I roll alone and drink alone. My hang out buddy is the few dollars and Pennie’s I have in my pocket and my trusted German Sheppard.
    • @Street CI (17/12/2025, 16:07) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
      I hear that, I chill alone for the same reason, I trust no one not even some of my family members. That mess about blood is thicker than water is. myth. Sniff out the snakes and stay as far away from as you can. The snakes will break bread with you, drink with you, sleep in the same bed with you then turn around and sink the fangs in then slighter off in the grass. I HATE SNAKES, THEY MAKE MY SKIN CRAWL WITH THOSE EVIL BEADY EYES
      • @@Street CI (17/12/2025, 21:16) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
        Mommy say keep your grass cut low so you can see the snakes coming.
      • Don’t care for both (18/12/2025, 02:30) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        But I would rather deal with a rat before I deal with a snake.
  • Whoever (17/12/2025, 15:18) Like (42) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pull the trigger I hope when you lay down tonight you see the man face. No one deserve to be taken out like that. You did not give him life . KARMA DOES NOT NEED A ADDRESS TO FIND YOU. My condolences to the young man’s family.
  • WOW (17/12/2025, 15:26) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
    BVI is 30% locals and 70% foreigners now wtf
  • hmm (17/12/2025, 15:46) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    You know that it has nothing to do with the drug bust.
    Ms Vanterpool within a few hours claimed kmowledge that Mr Ericson,'s asassin was no longer on the Island...maybe she will.gjve us info about the whereabouts of this one or both.
    • @hmm (17/12/2025, 17:06) Like (42) Dislike (5) Reply
      You and I both know even if Nyron was killed in the police station they would still be asking the public to come forward with anything they know. Law enforcement dirty. We can't trust them. Worst yet the force full of expats whose loyalty ain't to the BVI. Its just about the money for them.
    • @hmmm (18/12/2025, 06:20) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      @hmmmm you need to ask Ullger not Vanterpool
  • K (17/12/2025, 16:00) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nothing just happen there is a motive behind this
  • Sad (17/12/2025, 16:01) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Was he really into anything or people assuming? This place is not safe at all robbers murderers come and go during day as they please. There is no protection.
  • Samey (17/12/2025, 16:36) Like (15) Dislike (6) Reply
    Can tell the last time I see a police officer and the road .Any one could kill you any time
    • @Samey (17/12/2025, 18:16) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      They will kill you even with the police on the road. Remember now the police here don’t carry guns.
    • Trust god (17/12/2025, 22:42) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      Everything for you all is Police this, Police that… how about putting trust and faith in God. You all always looking for man rescue and running from the true rescue and savior.
  • Really? (17/12/2025, 16:44) Like (40) Dislike (1) Reply
    BVI soon ain't gonna have no grandfathers at the rate these young black men are dying. 3 things wiping us out, greed, cancer, and murder.
  • Serious .. (17/12/2025, 17:10) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Your life is not worth a couple coins, you are the asset, you are where the value stems from within the system.
  • @ Wowwweee (17/12/2025, 17:22) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
    ARE YOU SAYING THAT HE WAS A " POPULAR " BUSINESS MAN ❓️????
  • unknown (17/12/2025, 18:16) Like (10) Dislike (10) Reply
    I sorry to hear but man be doing alot u want be doing things to ppl and ain’t expecting something back watch he fall like a domino
    • Just hate & Envy. (17/12/2025, 21:20) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
      We are so easy to die...Hurt someone feelings he or she wants fo kill you..Going with another man wife or woman, he wants to kill you, mess with someone on the job someone one wants to kill you, for just doing your job someone wants to kill you..They are paid hit men amongst us just 3-4 gran and thats it...Believe me all of us for every each one of us there is someone want to see us die or wish they can kill us, its only the fear of the law and prison punishment keeping a lot of us alive...
    • That is for sure (18/12/2025, 15:45) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Just know you have a Master to meet when you too close your eyes.
  • Future (17/12/2025, 19:52) Like (12) Dislike (9) Reply
    More men getting gunned down while the gays and women get more degrees and professional elevation. The evolution of men in this community is at a standstill. Less and less are in college after high school. Soon the country will be ran by women and gays
  • pat (17/12/2025, 20:59) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Rest in peace you will be missed
  • yeah (17/12/2025, 22:41) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    Was he the one who attacked and boxed the police officer for defending his own son by the boys gas station in Sea Cow’s Bay?
  • Afterlife (18/12/2025, 06:51) Like (38) Dislike (1) Reply
    If you knew this young man 5-6 years ago you would say that he had a promising future ahead of him. He was well spoken and had manners. He was also very chill and was trained up properly. Somewhere along the line he evolved into someone unsavory. I believe people used to talk to him and his twin brother because underneath the “playing man” these young men had their good senses. They were young but had some more substance than most grown men. All of us were young and felt we knew it all at some point and unfortunately this led to his demise. Try to remember him before the hype and his forwardness. He left a bad taste in many mouths but still yet he didn’t deserve to die like this. My deepest condolences to his twin brother, mother and his young son whom he was very close with. Very few people got to see the real him and I happened to be one of them…he wasn’t all bad just harden.
  • @really ? (18/12/2025, 06:59) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    U left out one of the main ingredients ( DRUGS ) it controls the mind - body and soul / you only act out an image of a superstar , but in reality you are in a fantasy world that you yourself isn't aware of , because you are being controlled by the same drugs / those who just pushes or smuggle it , is controlled by greed , so they take out the competition and if you loose their property you will be RIP ???? so all 4 are connected ■
  • M.O (18/12/2025, 07:31) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Same stye of Killin matches the same kinda of shooting that happened fish bay years ago when Benny was murdered....

    And who escaped prison not too long ago?

    Coincidence??
  • Sad (18/12/2025, 08:43) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    The community has to be able to prevent these occurrence. Weapons should be legal to own after a mental test and evil will think twice about doing crime in the day and night.
  • BRAD BOYNES (18/12/2025, 16:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sometimes, their behaviour is your answer. RIP young man.????
  • Ayo (18/12/2025, 21:40) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Guns don't kill people, people kill people. This Island has a two face to it, there is a good side and a dark side. Its sad that young people cannot live and thrive but are instead killed just like that. What people fail to understand is that there are alot of murderers/conspirators walking around the Island living life like there is no tomorrow. Evil people have no particular face, they look like me and you. The only difference is that they will eat and drink with you and then take your life. Always know that when things go down in this place some BVIslander knows something and are keeping it a SECRET. Murders that are unsloved include; Kendoy Penn, Jamal Smith, Jareem Todman etc. The Island still moves on regardless. Jesus Christ died for me, that i believe. RIP to an islander.
  • Trinibad (18/12/2025, 23:34) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    T.A. have alot to answer for but gone rock running scared big bro cant help you out of this one
  • Listen (19/12/2025, 06:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Guns and emotionally immature,angry and greedy yn don't and will never mix well.Guns should not be in the hands of the stupid and idle.Native Americans have a problem with alcohol and yn have the same problem with guns.
  • Word on the streets (19/12/2025, 10:10) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    They Hit the wrong twin.. this one never trouble a soul..
  • which one (02/01/2026, 22:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This the one that had slap up the police man?


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