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UPDATE: Hours later body of shooting victim has not been identified!

February 12th, 2023 | Tags: shooting death relative killed Road Town
Almost 18 hours later, police have still not identified the shooting victim of early February 12, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
The fatal shooting took place around 4:00 AM on February 12, 2023. in the parking lot of Virgin Islands International Tax Authority, which is in the vicinity of UPs Cineplex. Photo: Team of Reporters
The fatal shooting took place around 4:00 AM on February 12, 2023. in the parking lot of Virgin Islands International Tax Authority, which is in the vicinity of UPs Cineplex. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was this morning, Sunday, February 12, 2023, at around 4:00 AM that our newsroom was the first to report about a fatal shooting of a male in the area between the House of Assembly building and UP's Cineplex in Road Town, the capital city.

Additionally, a female was also shot but is in stable condition after being taken to Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital.  

Almost 18 hours later, police have still not identified the fatal shooting victim.

There were inaccurate reports in some news media, claiming the victim was family to a man who was gunned down in Parham Town, East End on Tortola on Tuesday, February 6, 2023, but our newsroom was the first to report the fact that the linkage was not accurate.  

Our newsroom will be the first to bring you the identity of the shooting victim when the information becomes available.

See previous article published February 12, 2023

Youth shot dead in Road Town

A young man was reportedly shot dead in Road Town early this morning, February 12, 2023.

According to reports, the fatal shooting took place around 4:00 AM in the parking lot of Virgin Islands International Tax Authority, which is in the vicinity of UPs Cineplex.

Our newsroom was further told that a female was also injured in the shooting. Reports are she was shot in the leg but is in stable condition.

More details to follow.

94 Responses to “UPDATE: Hours later body of shooting victim has not been identified! ”

  • Road Town Rebel (12/02/2023, 07:53) Like (49) Dislike (9) Reply
    God please take the wheel.
    • NezRez (12/02/2023, 19:19) Like (22) Dislike (3) Reply
      Why are all of those young people outside at 0400 in the morning?
    • herbs power (13/02/2023, 13:30) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      Ask Mrs Roxanne T. Toussaint who he is, she claims god does talk to her.
    • maybe (13/02/2023, 18:13) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Could be someone who came in from overseas illegally or even legally to conduct a hit but ended up getting killed themself.
  • Mika Barry (12/02/2023, 07:59) Like (33) Dislike (17) Reply
    Don’t ask what the bvi coming to.. this is the new reality is not going to get any better god forbid. Anyways a new season of Mika Barry Coming soon !!
    • @ Mika Barry (12/02/2023, 08:32) Like (10) Dislike (13) Reply
      Who you exposing next ? How can I get information to u I have some hot tea you’ll be interested to know and share
    • @ Mika Barry (12/02/2023, 08:33) Like (13) Dislike (20) Reply
      I’m ready we miss you the new episode better be hot !!!!
    • Real Talk (12/02/2023, 11:03) Like (16) Dislike (10) Reply
      Mika barry remember karma is a bitch you will be exposed in due time watch and react say no more.
    • I know who u are (12/02/2023, 11:11) Like (16) Dislike (8) Reply
      You coming back now because who threaten you is dead now! Just know that I know.. remember you was told innocent ppl gon die! Come out if you bad then!
    • Mike Barry be careful (12/02/2023, 11:23) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      finally
    • THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE (12/02/2023, 17:14) Like (20) Dislike (6) Reply
      WHEN WE OBEY GOD, we are sure we know Him. But if we claim to know Him and don't obey Him, we are lying and the truth isn't in our hearts. We truly love God only when we obey Him as we should, and then we know we belong to Him. If we say we are His, we must follow the example of Christ. 1 John 2:3-6

      REGARDLESS of who this murder is linked to, it’s time to face reality.

      WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE we are repentant and obedient to God choosing to serve God and not the ways of the world. Can’t be up and down knowing wrong, still doing it, all while doing it saying God got your back fully well knowing it goes against His Word and expect to be welcomed into Heaven.

      MANY BELIEVE God is on their schedule, that He answers to them, grants them anything they ask when NOTHING AT ALL go so. What we ask has to be ACCORDING TO GOD’S WILL. Stop leaving out the other part of that verse.

      WHEN YOU THINK you’re getting what you want but it goes against God’s Word, know that the devil gives those who choose to obey him what they desire. So stop disrespecting God by thanking Him for what He wasn’t involved in. Ever heard a music artist first thanking God for their award win but they are singing about violence, thug life, etc. - it’s mockery.

      THERE’S ANOTHER PLACE - HELL for those who are ashamed of God (rolling up their eyes getting irritated by others who speak about Him but would give a thousand likes on social media and entertain the same rubbish every day), who are unrepentant of their sin, disobedient to God, and refuse to accept Christ as the Son of God. Can’t get to God unless accepting His Son.

      WHO IS YOUR ALLEGIANCE TO? God, family, friends, the world, gang leader/members, the devil?

      THE ANSWER is in your thoughts, words, actions, etc. and whether you’re concerned with being accepted by others instead of God.

      CAN’T EXPECT to be wearing symbols with guns, liking/promoting music videos/songs with guns, violence, and slackness, only remembering God when it suits you while living for the world, and say you love God.

      MAKE TIME EACH DAY to think about your life and if God would be pleased with the things you’re doing. Would it be acceptable in Heaven? Read your Bible, spend some time alone in prayer, and get on the right path to letting God lead you - not satan and this world.

      STOP FOLLOWING THESE INFLUENCERS. YOU’RE IDOLIZING THEM. THAT INCLUDES THOSE PASTORS WHO CHOOSE TO HAVE ONE FOOT IN THE CHURCH AND THE OTHER FOLLOWING THE WAYS OF THE WORLD.

      LET GOD AND HIS WORD GUIDE YOU.

      IDLE HANDS ARE THE DEVIL’S WORKSHOP; IDLE LIPS ARE HIS MOUTHPIECE. An evil man sows strife; gossip separates the best of friends. Wickedness loves company and leads others into sin. Proverbs 16:27-29

      WISE UP PEOPLE.
  • Lawd (12/02/2023, 07:59) Like (17) Dislike (7) Reply
    Them rock man come up to finish them work
  • Live positive (12/02/2023, 08:02) Like (13) Dislike (13) Reply
    So both of them going to burry same time, condolences to the family. Funerals expensive, sad.
  • street reporter. (12/02/2023, 08:04) Like (34) Dislike (8) Reply
    Until someone give up that hidden, stolen million..Sorry to say, ! These young ladies need to wise up know the people who they are hanging with, happy she didn't lose her life
    • Street reporter (12/02/2023, 08:36) Like (14) Dislike (16) Reply
      How u know she was with him...maybe she was jus the wrong place at the wrong time.
    • @Street Reporter (12/02/2023, 08:43) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      Million you say? Listen, that is a lot of good! If that is the case, then things are repeating from years ago with the Western Union robbery. Quite of few people were arrested, some died and one of the recently murdered was arrested because of some involvement with the case. It seems like we have a full scale drug war on our hands ladies and gentlemen. (Sigh)
    • No money missing (12/02/2023, 14:04) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
      wowwww man yall love to be loud and wrong talking bout missing money. whole time even down to the actual victim identity yall have wrong yet ayo building up missing money stories based on this wrong info!! just wowww
  • east (12/02/2023, 08:05) Like (34) Dislike (20) Reply
    Father now son.. There family have to be going through it at this time.. wowwww keep them in prayers regardless of what the father was into..
  • Economize (12/02/2023, 08:05) Like (28) Dislike (20) Reply
    One hole, one box, two bodies. Two for the price of one.
  • jeez (12/02/2023, 08:07) Like (26) Dislike (16) Reply
    Ayo bloggers talked so bad about the son on the previous post look now his life gone. Words are powerful
  • jack (12/02/2023, 08:11) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Here we go again
  • Wow Wow Wow (12/02/2023, 08:26) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is that location in the vicinity of the High School.?
  • Strupes (12/02/2023, 08:31) Like (29) Dislike (5) Reply
    The youth is home safe!!! Y’all chat too much!!! Y’all wished bad on him that y’all create a rumor saying it’s him . Keep your head up youth. Many wish death on you.
  • WHAT!!! (12/02/2023, 08:33) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Someone came on a Job.
    • Oh boy. (12/02/2023, 09:55) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      Them say the Rabbit in the cage is serious about his money, until he get it, hmmm..
      • @Oh boy. (12/02/2023, 14:06) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
        Smart to point fingers elsewhere so cops don’t look at you buh caged rabbit.
  • Not his Son! (12/02/2023, 08:38) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Stop it!
  • False rumors (12/02/2023, 08:40) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Please stop spreading false rumors. That can't be true.
  • Sad (12/02/2023, 08:42) Like (8) Dislike (17) Reply
    but what is he doing out at that time. He knows what happen to his father and still brave enough to be out that time at such young age.
    • Sad (12/02/2023, 13:05) Like (11) Dislike (13) Reply
      Ok since everyone is saying is the man son and it's not so that son needs to give himself fully to Chris now.
      • Sad (12/02/2023, 14:04) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
        Christ
        • Sad (13/02/2023, 08:11) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
          to the persons who dislike my post about the boy giving himself over to CHRIST, is not he alone all of you too. Give you self over to Christ the savior. How can someone dislike a post about Christ...Jesus
  • No wrong person (12/02/2023, 08:43) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    That is not his son that’s someone else
  • What is going on in Natures Little Secret (12/02/2023, 08:43) Like (25) Dislike (4) Reply
    What is going on in our territory. I remember growing up when we as young people could count the number of murders on one hand per year. It goes back to parents training up their children. Stop giving them everything that they WANT. Teach them about NEEDS AND WANTS.
    • @What is going on in Nature's Little Secret (12/02/2023, 09:18) Like (41) Dislike (1) Reply
      You are young! I remember when there was no need to count murders because there was none. We use to use our fingers to count in school and our hands to work honestly and hard for what we wanted
  • resident (12/02/2023, 08:52) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    He was given several warnings!!
    • Youth Man listen lil bit (12/02/2023, 11:54) Like (48) Dislike (0) Reply
      I am still very saddened by the death of this young man. When we were growing up, we did not always listen, but thank God for his mercies, but nowadays, the influence of this drug trade takes it to a whole other level. I suppose the drug trade was still present, but people were not greedy and have such a desire to take another man's life. Reality is you don't even have to be guilty of what they accuse, they just have to believe it's you and you gone like the wind. The fast life is not worth it. It is either death or jail for the lucky ones. Young men change your lives today and lead a humble life. Work had for the things God intended for you. You can make it, but it requires hard work. Live humble, you do not need a lot to survive in this world. Many around the world don't even have a place to lay their head, much less food and clothes, but God is providing...and they are still happy and fulfilled. God promised to do just that. The flashy lifestyle of drug, control, sex, money and influence is not worth your life and soul. Think about it and change your path while you still have breath. We love you all and hate to see the current trend of the younger generation.

      Parents you have a HUGE role to play as well. Unless you have honestly tried your best, and you will know that from your heart. Stop giving your child(ren) these heavy chain before they could even talk and walk. Help them to aspire to something greater than all this vanity and materialistic gains. It will profit them nothing, but their soul. Stop training them to be bullies and warsome people. Sometimes, your child is also very different around you. Look for the changes and speak to them with love and most importantly ask God to guide and protect them. Fathers, I know some of you are great and try hard, but please try to settle down and stop allowing all kind of people to raise your picknees, this too plays a big influence. Further is you are living a thug life, remember your sons and daughters are looking up to you, so be very careful what you teach them from your lifestyle alone. Blessings to the youths,,,all is not lost until you take your final breath, but be careful bc whoever your Master is, he will be happy to embrace you.

      From one BVIslander to another
  • Loose mouth (12/02/2023, 09:09) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    To all our Political leaders from the Governor to the DPP to the law abiding people of these Islands. It is time that we take the "bull by the horn" and stop whinning about the rights of persons who have no regards for law and order but continue to commit these heinous crimes in the presence of witnesses who are afraid to come forward to say what they saw for fear of their life. If witnesses are afraid what do you think of persons who are asked to sit on jury duty if anyone is arrested, charged and is being tried in the High Court? Do you think that if I am a jury I will openly vote to have anyone of these criminal convicted if right there, other jury member(s) will clear themselves by letting everyone know that they did agree with the verdict but I forced them to vote for a conviction? What about the Judges, Attorney General and others from DPP's Office? What about Magistrates and legislators? We whine about Judge only trials but as I said before this maybe one of the ways forwards in the judicial system. Bring the Judges in let them do their job and leave the Territory after. We whine about not making the BVI a "Police State" but do we want a state controlled and run by criminals? Unless those who are defending these criminal intend to roll their sleeves up and fight crimes then we have no choice than to support those who are brave enough to do so, by giving them the tools they need to do the job. Let's start at the bud. For years Teachers at our High and other Schools have been faced with some of these same people who are now menaces in our society and when they complained they are "hushed" because of who's child they were. I can go on but I will end by continuing to listen to our Politicians. If you are not strong and brave enough, if you are not willing enough to die in defence of your country from external or internal aggressors then this job is not for you. Let us now listen as the Police Bill is being debated. May God have mercy on this beautiful land.
  • Crazy world we live in (12/02/2023, 09:24) Like (29) Dislike (5) Reply
    Wishing death on a young man is mind blowing
    Regardless of what his father was into , don’t give none of y’all the right to be wishing death on that boy .
    I hope he rise from all of this and I hope this shows him once again the world is a cruel place . Everybody is so quick to say he’s dead , and all kind of other stuff about this young boy . I hope he keeps afloat & screw the negativity
    • @ crazy world we live in (12/02/2023, 13:44) Like (18) Dislike (11) Reply
      Get your head out of the sand. The young man ain't no Saint. The street knows what he in to. Nobody called death on him. That was the name on the blog. Nobody wishing death on him but he is being warned not to follow in his father footsteps. That's all.
    • Real Talk (12/02/2023, 13:51) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Keep yuh head up youth stay safe and say less
  • Auntie (12/02/2023, 09:36) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    I just saw the son it’s not him
  • When & why (12/02/2023, 10:44) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    We need to stop this. Where is the bvi love?
    • @when&why (12/02/2023, 13:35) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
      Response
      The bvi love has been thrown to the pigs,trampled ,bastardized and desecrated.
      Our ancestors are not pleased.
      A heavy price will be exacted.
      • Lol SMH (12/02/2023, 20:23) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
        The ancestors are dead!! Who gonna charge the price? They don't even know they dead much less to care about anything going here. Ayo believe in too much nonsense bout ancestors. Smh
        • @lol SMH (12/02/2023, 21:06) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
          Speak for yourself.
          The Spirits of my ancestors are with me. I respect and I honor them.
  • Interesting (12/02/2023, 11:05) Like (15) Dislike (8) Reply
    Whoever it is must not be well liked because all these hours later and not a single condolences post on any social media.
    • @Interesting.. (12/02/2023, 13:27) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply

      Please. Stop. The Victim was allegedly mask up when he got shot, Was he on his way to either kill or Rob someone? What condolences you talking about. The killers are killing each other...Can't ask for anything better...

  • who (12/02/2023, 11:46) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    So who it is that’s dead if ain’t Parna son???
    • @who (12/02/2023, 13:46) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
      who cares, if he was gunned down he was in that lifestyle
    • Real Talk (12/02/2023, 14:04) Like (6) Dislike (13) Reply

      Go ask u m****r

    • Fo Tru (12/02/2023, 20:44) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
      Whose light gey put out, fo tru. ...inquiring minds want to know...
      In this multicultural , small and diverse ethnic population, any guesses about the general
      description? Young Black Male is a no no...don't say that...that's racist..upper Caribbean ties ...that' s insulting so don't even think that..
  • stfu (12/02/2023, 13:13) Like (11) Dislike (15) Reply
    Watch tola people running their mouth and spreading wrong news that it's Yan's son who was shot. Y'ALL LOVE MIND PEOPLE BUSINESS TOO MUCH
  • Dancing with the Stars (12/02/2023, 13:25) Like (22) Dislike (14) Reply
    If this trend of killing continues in the Territory, His Excellency will have no alternative than to put the territory under a state of emergence from dusk to dawn. With that being said all night life will be curtailed. One murder is too much for this country. Furthermore, we are mostly black people here, and why can't we show love for each other. As it was in the days of old when were thought to live in hate for each other, so it is now.

    We should not allow ourselves to be divided. Our real enemy is the foreigners who are coming to take over our country and enslave us. The White Lady should not influence us into the desire to kill each other. There is enough resources here for everyone to earn a living, let us do not inflict pain and suffering on our fellow men.
    • ohno (12/02/2023, 14:47) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
      Look at you. You want love and compassion for people because they are black while calling people who are white the enemy. No matter if there are black enemies and white friends and loved ones. No matter to you. You want a simple colour fight because you think it makes you sound strong and righteous but it just makes you sound simple headed and nasty to fellow man. Do you know that you are human first and black second? Do you think every white person is your enemy and wants to start slavery again? Really? Like I said, simple and inhuman. Why in heaven's name is that kind of talk going to lead us to the solutions we need so badly?
  • Hmm (12/02/2023, 13:29) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    Time for another and another fast tracking. The demonic with "VI status"details dwindling and no envitro have been claimed nor has come forward claiming celeb baby mama sratus.
  • y (12/02/2023, 13:47) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    My dear the world isn't crazy the people intje is crazy
  • vex (12/02/2023, 14:37) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    Vino thanks for your accurate reporting I see JTV with fake news about its Edwards son
  • long look (12/02/2023, 14:53) Like (12) Dislike (9) Reply
    Damm!! You people are very sick people in the comments. People losing there life and losing their souls and it entertaining for you people.
    • @ longlook (12/02/2023, 21:00) Like (35) Dislike (0) Reply
      Actually, folks are consciously selling their lives and their souls to purchase chains.
      It is a very special breed of real folks who were once enslaved and in chains ,selling their lives,a cheap commodity for them, in exchange for chains and proudly wear them in bulk around their necks as evidence of self enslavement of their mind soul and body.
      • smh (13/02/2023, 06:45) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
        And the sad part is this island kno who the drug runners/ criminals are and do Ntn about it. Most of them
        Never work a day in them life yet have multiple lavish stuff. Well I wish all of them the best. This island have is over with.
        • @ SMH (13/02/2023, 08:26) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
          You do not seem very intelligent. But you sure do seem covetous and jealous. What are they suppose to do? Go and arrest people that have “lavish” items based off of suspicion? You round up the evidence on all that you believe are into that lifestyle and submit it to the police.
  • What A Wow (12/02/2023, 15:24) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    All ayo sound dumb go to God on your knees and pray away ayo bitterness!
  • 2023 (12/02/2023, 16:28) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    those of us that grew up in the 50s did not imagine our little land would have develop into what we are seeing these days. It is blows your mind
    • Forbidden Truth (12/02/2023, 19:04) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      @2023... It's a combination of greed, worthlessness, Immigration backlash and spite.
  • . (12/02/2023, 16:33) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Country will soon be takin over by someone else,keep going
  • Interesting: Update (12/02/2023, 20:30) Like (22) Dislike (6) Reply
    Since they have yet to be identified are we to assume it is someone non-local? Maybe entered illegally? A hit man got hit?
  • #### (12/02/2023, 20:44) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    VINO, you did not mentioned it was @ the H o A.!
  • @ Interesting (12/02/2023, 21:15) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    you may have something there , if he was geared up for criminal activity , as another blogger said , which could mean , q the player got played
  • ... (12/02/2023, 21:31) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Post his picture ST. Kitts, TrinidBAD, St Thomas and Croix a lot of mehn being imported to do work...is obvious he is imported that NOT EVEN ONE REST PEACE came out
  • @ ... (12/02/2023, 23:25) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Whomever he was , ( as the jamaicans would say, ) him checked out permanently him nah ah com bak dah side yah
  • concern (13/02/2023, 00:11) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    All law abiding citizens of this country should be concern about the large # of illegal immigrants living and working in the east end area of tortola. almost every corner you turn and every business place you enter in the 7th and 8th district is illegal immigrants. immigration need a serious overhaul. as a matter of fact several of these illegal immigrants from down south are here for 15 plus yrs without work permit .some are prepared to exit the bvi if they get caught and these are words I hear directly from their mouth.i started to think that the government had a conversation with immigration officials and told them to play blind and deaf.the entire east end area full of illegal immigrants..the guy that was killed this morning is from a neighboring island and is very close to the sun of the one that was killed some days ago..these guys are not saints.the community is better off without criminals and this is what the the so called Christian community need to understand.
  • 2023 (13/02/2023, 06:12) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    the problem in the lack of border security. There is no rigid system in place: Last time i check the BVI does make guns & ammunition: The BVI does not manufacture Cocaine but these things all over our little country

    Why cant the United Kingdom send a fleet of ships to contribute to the disruption of the drugs and ammunition into this territory

    those we elect to deal with the development of the country must stand up and speak up on these matters

    We needs help because we are in any position to properly safe guard 200 nautical miles
  • eye (13/02/2023, 07:53) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    The problem can be fix very quickly & easily.But you know that’s not happening.You really expect Babylon to do good?
  • ccc (13/02/2023, 07:57) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    I know who it is
  • Remember (13/02/2023, 08:01) Like (19) Dislike (5) Reply
    What I notice in this in the BVI is that immigration when decent people comes here on vacation officers send them back after they spend so much money to buy a ticket and when the criminals order a hit man they granted them entry with no problem.
  • The Slip Hammer (13/02/2023, 15:17) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    Right now the VI needs a six to six curfew for the next month.
  • TJ (13/02/2023, 15:40) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    So you mean up to now police cannot say who this young man is
    • Pinto (14/02/2023, 05:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Someone must know who that guy so. Was there nit someone with him on the bike that also got shot?

      Long ago immigrations use to do random checks not they are letting those in the country roam without fear of repatriation.
  • PK (14/02/2023, 06:06) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    What happen a hit man kill a hit man so that is the secret mr commissioner what s really going on


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