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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.

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

  • 2024 (17/12/2025, 08:28) Like (38) Dislike (28) Reply
    Once A shipment gets intercepted they will be gun play
    • @2024 (17/12/2025, 09:25) Like (17) Dislike (6) Reply
      Correct, as bad as it is. When things get seized someone is going to pay the price.
    • @2024 (17/12/2025, 12:47) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      And who’s to say this had anything to do with the drug seizure.
  • AssUseYall (17/12/2025, 08:42) Like (9) Dislike (62) Reply
    Young Black male ' a non BVIslander with ties to one or more CARICOM confetti
    • AssUseYall (17/12/2025, 12:50) Like (26) Dislike (3) 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 (4) Dislike (0) 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 (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        EVERYTHING!!!...for starters and most vital..ID ..a step towards slbing a murder!!
    • heehee (17/12/2025, 15:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) 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 (51) Dislike (4) 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 (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    Rip twin
  • Things happen (17/12/2025, 09:12) Like (29) Dislike (3) Reply
    But you don’t get green light for no reason.
  • hmm (17/12/2025, 09:19) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    All of you guys going to pay!!!!!!!
  • Wowwwwwe (17/12/2025, 09:30) Like (30) Dislike (0) 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 (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    .
  • UK (17/12/2025, 09:32) Like (4) Dislike (21) Reply
    No Hope for the Young black Virgin islanders they need help the system is against them.
    • @UK (17/12/2025, 11:48) Like (14) Dislike (5) 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 (7) Dislike (1) 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 (0) 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 (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    so this hap;p;ened after su;nrise how our country;ntry get so
  • BuzzBvi (17/12/2025, 09:39) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    No scooters or dark tinted windows involved.
  • you know (17/12/2025, 11:02) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    These young black males is killing each other off at a alarming rate.
  • Sad state of affairs (17/12/2025, 11:05) Like (32) Dislike (3) Reply
    Please give your life to Christ before it is too late.
  • 2024 (17/12/2025, 11:29) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    Black On Black Crime
    Will it Ever End In This Country
    • Sneaky Pete (17/12/2025, 12:30) Like (14) Dislike (10) 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 (1) Dislike (1) 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 (0) 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.
  • J (17/12/2025, 11:52) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    Condolences to his family. No one deserves this faith.
  • Lawlessness (17/12/2025, 12:26) Like (26) Dislike (1) 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.
  • slim (17/12/2025, 12:27) Like (24) Dislike (1) 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 (9) Dislike (1) 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 (0) Dislike (0) 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
  • Whoever (17/12/2025, 15:18) Like (5) 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 (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    BVI is 30% locals and 70% foreigners now wtf
  • hmm (17/12/2025, 15:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) 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.
  • K (17/12/2025, 16:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nothing just happen there is a motive behind this
  • Sad (17/12/2025, 16:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) 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.


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