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UPDATE: Man shot dead in Brewers Bay is Kai de Castro

July 28th, 2026 | Tags: shooting Brewers Bay police investigation '
The young man fatally shot just before 1:00 PM today, July 28, 2026, at Brewers Bay has been identified as young local businessman Mr Kai de Castro. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police on the scene of the fatal shooting in Brewers Bay today, July 28, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police on the scene of the fatal shooting in Brewers Bay today, July 28, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters
Reports reaching our News Centre indicate there was a shooting in Brewers Bay sometime after 1:00 PM today, July 28, 2026. Photo: VINO/File
Reports reaching our News Centre indicate there was a shooting in Brewers Bay sometime after 1:00 PM today, July 28, 2026. Photo: VINO/File
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Now that the next of kin and other family members have been notified, we can report that the young man fatally shot just before 1:00 PM today, July 28, 2026, at Brewers Bay has been identified as young local businessman Mr Kai de Castro.

Mr de Castro, the proprietor and owner of Main Street Restaurant, was found along the road that runs parallel to the Brewers Bay beach.

Police are actively investigating; however, one senior police officer told our News Centre that they are interested in knowing who was the occupant/s of a car spotted in the area at the time of the shooting.

The shooting of Mr de Castro has sent shockwaves across the territory.

We will bring more information as it becomes available.

Virgin Islands News Online extends sincere condolences to the family of Mr Kai de Castro.

See previous article published July 28, 2026

Reports of fatal shooting in Brewers Bay

According to reports reaching our News Centre, there was a shooting in Brewers Bay sometime after 1:00 PM today, July 28, 2026.

Reports also indicate that one person has been fatally wounded.

Police have confirmed reports of shots fired in Brewers Bay, stating that the "circumstances are unclear" and that they will share more information with the media once received.

More details to follow.

95 Responses to “UPDATE: Man shot dead in Brewers Bay is Kai de Castro”

  • Not good (28/07/2026, 14:18) Like (60) Dislike (2) Reply
    We were doing good what happen in July?
    • Bad News. (28/07/2026, 14:37) Like (43) Dislike (3) Reply
      It spread like wild fire, . From 2pm. The News all over Pier Park....It is so sad..What can this cool humble man did so bad to deserve to die?
      • @bad news (28/07/2026, 18:13) Like (105) Dislike (0) Reply
        Sometimes you don’t have to do people anything for them to kill you. I try my best not to deal with people or not have anything to do with people unless I absolutely have to.
        • @@bad news (29/07/2026, 03:00) Like (37) Dislike (2) Reply
          I disagree. Almost all of the murders in BVI and a lot of other places have one thing in common. I along with the majority of people can walk the streets without looking over our shoulders.
      • En Saba Nur (29/07/2026, 00:18) Like (28) Dislike (4) Reply
        He ain't do something right you can trust that
    • duh (28/07/2026, 14:44) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
      Xmas
    • @not good (28/07/2026, 17:10) Like (14) Dislike (27) Reply
      Wym? Don't worry about that is party time!!
      Let's wuk up on the criminals and thugs in ski mask and get drunkkkk

      It's time to be free!!

      Anybody buy them ski mask for jouvert yet???

      Time to burn corn like we just born babyyy
    • randy (29/07/2026, 08:34) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
      He was convicted of gun possession a few years ago!
      • Seer (13/08/2026, 18:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Yes he and leonard were caught with guns, lead police on a chase down the opposite lane, then denied everything, only charged 2k, and did NOT spend the 2 year recommended sentence in prison, they went scot free
  • bigga (28/07/2026, 14:36) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    Rip Family
  • Lord help us in this day and time (28/07/2026, 14:40) Like (84) Dislike (7) Reply
    May God cover the relatives of this young man and grant them comfort and peace that only God can give.
  • Selective Outrage (28/07/2026, 14:46) Like (18) Dislike (92) Reply
    Based on who it is the community ( well a certain demographic ) will advocate for them. But depending on the shooter or the victim sometimes they fall between a rock and a hard place trying to decide who to root for. Nevertheless at least we know 1 less illegal is off the street even though it makes a certain demographic upset about it. But hay it’s Festival-Dem outsideeeeeeeee.
    • rass (28/07/2026, 18:33) Like (37) Dislike (11) Reply
      Before calling someone illegal, ask yourself a few questions:

      What makes you believe he is illegal? Have you personally witnessed him doing anything illegal? Has he ever done anything illegal to you or to any member of your family? What evidence do you have to support your accusation?

      It's easy to point fingers, but remember that when you point one finger at someone else, there are others pointing back at you. Before making accusations, make sure your own affairs are in order and that neither you nor your family members have anything that could be questioned.

      Accusations should be based on facts, not assumptions.
      • maybe (28/07/2026, 19:28) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        @rass after reading it as few times I believe they meant to say ( at least one less illegal firearm is off the street) - If so that makes sense and happy as well. Do know you probably hate it is is that got caught with it. If he didn’t you and one more illegal gun would have been on the street.
      • @rass (28/07/2026, 23:31) Like (47) Dislike (3) Reply
        why was he wearing. BULLET PROOF VEST?
      • Seer (13/08/2026, 20:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        He was caught with a gun and sped away from the police down the wrong lane risking public safety, then denied it in court after swearing in
  • Real (28/07/2026, 14:52) Like (27) Dislike (9) Reply
    JEALOUSY MOSTLY
  • smh (28/07/2026, 14:56) Like (58) Dislike (7) Reply
    Im scared to come out this festival season
    • @smhi (28/07/2026, 16:35) Like (61) Dislike (4) Reply
      I am not going anywhere this festival season. Wherever you go you will be walking among killers that have not been caught.
    • Scared ah who (28/07/2026, 17:14) Like (23) Dislike (6) Reply
      Is one of those incidents where you don't mess with them, them aint going mess with you dread
      • @Scared ah who (28/07/2026, 19:39) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
        Understood however, you can be an innocent person going along your merry way and don’t mess with them and their ops pull up and you get caught in the middle. This past weekend up in Seattle Washington 7 people got gun down 4 died. Those people were at a outdoor function minding their business enjoying themselves when two enemies ran into each other and started shooting in the crowd of innocent people.
        • Captain Obvious (29/07/2026, 14:53) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          it was on sight, r.i.p to the innocents who got killed over their b.s beef
    • @SMH (28/07/2026, 18:09) Like (37) Dislike (5) Reply
      I am going to make my own festival at home with my family. I don’t feel like being anywhere where killers are going to be walking around free as birds enjoying themselves while families are hurting and grieving.
    • one eye rooster (28/07/2026, 19:13) Like (18) Dislike (11) Reply
      Go to church
    • smh (29/07/2026, 00:28) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
      Blogging nonsense look in the mirror that should scare you 1st
  • lay down (28/07/2026, 15:01) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    people woll ly i. july
  • Blind Man (28/07/2026, 15:03) Like (95) Dislike (3) Reply
    Condolences to the family this is a hard one for his mom and Ed . My heart aches with you such a promising young man with ambition has been taken away again over gun violence.
    • BuzzBvi (29/07/2026, 13:00) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
      randy (29/07/2026, 08:34) Like (6) Dislike (0)Reply
      He was convicted of gun possession a few years ago!
  • rip (28/07/2026, 15:11) Like (33) Dislike (3) Reply
    Rest in Peace
  • Truck boii (28/07/2026, 15:16) Like (31) Dislike (8) Reply
    Another one bites the dust, hope it ain't anything related towards what is going in this country because some of these ppl need to seriously think about with what choices they making in their lives
  • Curb side (28/07/2026, 15:20) Like (12) Dislike (61) Reply
    Said it was a blood sacrifice for the upcoming festival season.
  • WOW (28/07/2026, 15:37) Like (62) Dislike (4) Reply
    Don't trust friends n don't trust family .. n if ya owe pay ... i don't know what u was into young man but how u died . It can't be for something so simple
    • @wow (28/07/2026, 18:02) Like (56) Dislike (1) Reply
      Could not have said it any better. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FRIENDS, BLOOD IS NOT ALWAYS THICKER THAN WATER.
      • @@wow (28/07/2026, 22:17) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
        You know who my friend is? The man above and the few dollars I work for the legal way. No one have friends. You can see a person’s face but you can’t see their true heart. Sometimes your own family that you consider as blood can be your worst enemy
    • @Wow, I concur (30/07/2026, 06:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      The manner, location and timing appeared to be methodical, as if the perps wanted it to be a long lasting message or show. It surely got the Territory's attention. Nonetheless, RIP and condolences to his family.
  • jose almastica (28/07/2026, 16:16) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    RIP FAMO
  • Hum (28/07/2026, 16:56) Like (29) Dislike (5) Reply
    Tortola getting wild
  • Wait until (28/07/2026, 17:06) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    The night of Village with the rap segment.
  • Flash light for all the fallen (28/07/2026, 17:07) Like (9) Dislike (22) Reply
    It's okay guys it's festival time. Just give a few days and we will be back into partying hard.


    Don't worry about the excess of guns and Drugs in the bvi

    Let's just focus on enjoying we selves for this festival season


    Next week going be a blast!

    Who ready for jouvert? We going wuk up hard for all the fallen soldiers cuz this is our freedom.

    We doing drink hard and smoke hard for all we fallen brothers. This one for y'all!

    That will show these crimials and uk masters we mean business right guys?

    Wa the song say again? Flash light!!!
  • Let's wait (28/07/2026, 17:55) Like (36) Dislike (6) Reply
    On the the real facts ( on the streets it is said all those with blood on their hands it gojng to be street justice time , so if you are friends with those wannabe bad boyz and found ways to beat the justice system with whatever tactics were used and are back on the streets and getting your bragging rights , your hight powered friends in position of authority or your family won't save you from the executioner you will be getting a taste of your own medicine 'its called KARMA , all the wealth you accumulated will stay right here . ( YOUNG MEN CHANGE FROM YOUR WICKED & EVIL WAYS AND SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND . ???? IT ISN'T WORTH IT
    • It is to the breaking point (28/07/2026, 22:09) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
      For real you all is not going to be able to hide behind the high power friends and family no longer. Heard big meetings was called and the green light list is amping up.Karma is like a credit card, you spend and enjoy but you have to pay back.
    • LOL (29/07/2026, 00:32) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      You definitely slow of mind
  • Sigh (28/07/2026, 18:16) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    RIP Fam, this one really hurt
  • sooo (28/07/2026, 18:27) Like (27) Dislike (31) Reply
    He work the port authority and got dealt with… drugs
    • @sooo (28/07/2026, 19:29) Like (9) Dislike (19) Reply
      It is alleged from a street source the reason dude was wearing a bullet proof vest because he was threatened. It has something with him working at the ports and he refused to……………….so they took him out.
      • bright (29/07/2026, 00:34) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
        So he decided to go Brewers and meet up with them for one last chance to join? LOLOLOLOLLOOOLOL Jesus Christ you stupid
      • BuzzBvi (29/07/2026, 13:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Would of got worked out in Oleanvine's day.
    • What! (28/07/2026, 20:47) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      What are you talking about
  • Vest? (28/07/2026, 18:48) Like (41) Dislike (7) Reply
    Why he was wearing a bulletproof vest? Regular business men do this?
    • huh (28/07/2026, 22:50) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
      He was?
    • That the question (28/07/2026, 23:06) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      I know the young, but for someone to be wearing such high day ( if that is true) only police force or someone knowly know someone out for them.

      If so w
  • pat (28/07/2026, 18:50) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    So sad
  • Lawd (28/07/2026, 19:04) Like (61) Dislike (15) Reply
    Mika we need you
  • life (28/07/2026, 20:03) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    Leave the dope alone he get rob simple
  • @pat (28/07/2026, 20:32) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    NOPE - ONLY THE " POPULAR " BUSINESS MEN .
  • The killer (28/07/2026, 20:54) Like (39) Dislike (6) Reply
    Will be cooling in the village tonight having shots and discussing and agreeing with others about today’s events. They probably will be at your favorite booth. I’m sure the killer is someone who most consider ( A Cool Dude) Tola gone be the to dawgs but where’s the same energy from ending gun crimes? The same people who was advocating for Teejay to be let go after being held with an unlicensed firearm? Ah set of unsure clowns.
  • UK (28/07/2026, 20:56) Like (23) Dislike (9) Reply
    Direct rule now. Yet another reason.
    • You must be white empty vessel (29/07/2026, 00:37) Like (16) Dislike (28) Reply
      Your mother need direct rule
    • bright (29/07/2026, 00:39) Like (3) Dislike (56) Reply
      One the now disgraced royals in the Epstein file. Hmmm let's see ...taking my chances with shooters who taking out their intended targets or PEDOPHILIA. Let me deal with the violence.
    • @UK (29/07/2026, 05:46) Like (12) Dislike (56) Reply
      This is the comment I was waiting for. If we get direct rule, it will be worse. Yes, this is yet another reason not to. If we have resources now from the mother land and can’t get even 5% of murders solved, this place will be held hostage by thugs and gangsters under local rule. IT WILL GET WORSE.
  • UK (28/07/2026, 21:07) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Pharmacy?
  • I tried (28/07/2026, 21:11) Like (12) Dislike (5) Reply
    The more victimization is on their back the more foolish they become. The spirit said to me yesterday this country is under a curse and it will not be broken until we repent. I thought to myself they will tear you to pieces if you ever say this out loud but the longer we remain silent the stronger evil will become among us. If we don't take a stand now as a people we will loose everything rich poor black white old young... Tortola is finished.
  • Hmmmm (28/07/2026, 21:49) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    The guyanese one smell the rat and run....heard he next
    • stunna (29/07/2026, 00:46) Like (1) Dislike (13) Reply
      You do know it not going cost much to him to get IP info trace to phone or CPU just cause mans bored. Then you think you safe behind your desk or cashier or just a random loser. Then you leave work or going on the block then all of a sudden shots terrorizing your face. Before your brain matter explode you asking how this happening to me? You would never think it's cause you here blogging shite right?
      • @stunna (29/07/2026, 13:08) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
        A random commenter cannot simply "trace your IP" from your blog comment.


        The website owner may have access to your IP, depending on how the site is configured.


        An IP alone does not identify your phone or computer or instantly reveal who you are.

        The comment appears to be an intimidation tactic rather than an accurate description of how internet tracing works

        Y'all just wanna intimidate people for trying to help anonymously. This why the BVI can't solve murders cuz criminals like you wanna come on news article's and get vex and threaten people whenever a serious crime happens.


        If criminals was smart enough to find people on blog's they would done dusted half the commenters.


        Since y'all so bad trace my IP and find me.

        We the people cannot let these clowns commit crimes and intimidate us.

        Don't let these clowns take over the bvi . We are a peaceful country. A lil corrupt but peaceful.

        Only a small portion of the community full of retard people who love the crime, criminal's and breeding off for them only to end up a single mother with no Ring bringing more criminals into world.

        Only the minority obsessed with partying drinking smoking and wearing flashy jewelry but peer pressure issa thing so that minority will eventually grow we must take back our community!

        shame people for loving criminals

        shame people for loving criminal life and fast life

        shame people for dressing like thugs and prostitutes

        shame people for being dunce and dropping out of school. imagine a man who can't spell or count have a gun......that man has the power to take your life and he dunce like rock stone
        change the narrative!
      • Captain Obvious (29/07/2026, 14:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        you watch too much t.v
    • @hmmmm (29/07/2026, 07:37) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yooooooow that is what the curbside is saying curbside say the Guyanese one better wear bullet proof protection from head to toe because he is one of the ones on the top of the green light list written in red ink.
  • Village (28/07/2026, 22:00) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dead. I done without side. Imagine using -one life to live as an excuse to be un an uncomfortable space having to look over your shoulders when walking to and from your car. Enjoy limin with them having Whelks and jelly shot.
  • concern (28/07/2026, 22:05) Like (30) Dislike (6) Reply
    Like how Antiuga and some other Caribbean ban regular people from having anything with the pattern of military can we impose the same laws but on Ski masks? Of course the We outside demographic will find ways to not get it done, the sun too hot, The dust messing with their allergies etc however don’t mind them. Make wearing Ski Masks illegal also may it be ban from anything festive this year including our rise and shine.
  • Judy (28/07/2026, 22:22) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    High day some serious sh!t
  • i wish (28/07/2026, 22:46) Like (14) Dislike (15) Reply
    Some of those storms and tornados that have been affecting the US could touch down in the BVI for the whole of festival week washing everything out like it did a few years ago. The BVI does not deserve to have festival this year. To many killing and evilness going on in the place. The BVI NEEDS A GOOD CLEANING.
    • @i wish (29/07/2026, 01:12) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
      You sound stupid talking, wishing on a natural disasters to destroy the place for a quote “cleaning”. Go touch some grass. If only you know the amount of increase of crimes that come with such disasters, innocent people losing everything, health care declining, home displaced etc. let’s hope you aren’t the first one affected when those disasters touch down in your place. With your nonsense and ill wishes
  • @ I wish (28/07/2026, 23:37) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    Good thing God is not like man because you would be the first to wash away.... why people comment such foolishness without thinking!!! You would be the one bawling for mercy if God should show his wrath on you.... idiot
  • enough is enough (29/07/2026, 02:20) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lord have mercy. I just got the news and I am devastated. What could Kai have done to deserve death?!He was a quiet, pleasant young man with a very jovial disposition. The BVI will soon have no black grandfathers if our young black men keep getting wiped out. Prayers for the family and ither loved ones.
  • @stunna (29/07/2026, 06:30) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Had this be the US they would be on your a for using a computer to threaten. Control yourself.
  • Anonymous (29/07/2026, 07:01) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    Vino you are always the best on accurate news
  • I dont know. (29/07/2026, 07:23) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    Maybe this was a robbery or a deal gone wrong. The school chirren say he used to walk around with a lot of cash. If that's true then idk. But they shouldn't have killed him tho.
  • @@I wish (29/07/2026, 07:27) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    Why is my comment bothering you so much. You foolish imbecile. Stay in your damn lane and stop worrying about things that don’t concern you bush person
  • True be told (29/07/2026, 08:23) Like (64) Dislike (3) Reply
    A lot of popular well established known companies are illegally funded- just using a business even hosting jam events as way to wash & hide. Come on we know they are. In the food and drink industry. In the fashion and style industry. In the charter boat industry. We just like to play dumb.
  • K (29/07/2026, 08:59) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ judy as if this is strange this is tola when thing like this happens it points to one thing i don't care what people say no one will walk up to you an analive you not in tola it must be a reason at the same time I an say who did it is right
  • Condolence (29/07/2026, 10:54) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    My deepest sympathy to the family of the departed one. Mr and Mrs Decastro I have alot of respect for youall. As a parent myself, I do not want to imagine the pain that comes to parents during these tragic situations. I do not have any judgement because I wasnt there and I don't know. I don't know if he had children and a wife, but if he did, my condolences to them, his brother is my dentist and really cool fellow. I don't wish this on nobody.

    At some point I hope youall will find comfort somehow.
  • Really??!! (29/07/2026, 12:19) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    I did not know the young man personally, however, Rest in Peace to him. I pray for the comfort of his friends and family in this difficult time. I know it is difficult to lose a loved one, I imagine even more so under such circumstances. We often tend to speculate on what could have been the reason someone is killed in cases like these. The truth is no one knows except God, the person who died, the shooter and maybe any other individual(s) involved. Another truth is that you never truly know someone, even if you think you do. Our only hope is that they are as good as you believe them to be. NEVER swear for any one, always leave room for error or disappointment. In any event I pray for swift justice for the young man.
  • peace (29/07/2026, 12:31) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    City camera installs to monitor public areas for general safety and security.
    This would at least be one step towards future refined methods to disintegrate and undermine the liberties of violence in the territory. We must do more to be better.
    Kai de Castro did not deserve this and will be warmly missed.

    Deeply sincere condolences to his parents, family, friends, workers, and colleagues, who are most likely heart-broken on his passing.
  • These people (29/07/2026, 16:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    That is out here gunning down and killing people need to understand the same fate is going to happen to their family and seeds. How can a person gun someone down and walk around like it is not a big deal.
  • Listen (29/07/2026, 20:17) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Working any were in Ports your a target for corruption..24 7 365 pressure .
  • simple (29/07/2026, 20:53) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    No matter what issues or disagreements there are between individuals or what kind of business deals go wrong, the answer is not to pick up a gun and kill somebody. Black men, hear me. Only Jehovah God gives life and he should be the one to take it away. Repent, people, and put down your guns. You are terrorizing law abiding persons in this community. We are sick of your brazen, demon-possessed actions. Stop talking with, doing business with, interacting or dealing with people if you all are animals that need to stay in the wild. Stay away from civilization. Find a spot up in the hills. The way people are moving now, they won't even know you are on their land. Live away from civilization if you are a black heart and have the urge to kill and destroy. We are sick of all of you. Truly we are. Repent.

    To our Government who doesn't seem to give a hoot about anything but themselves, please ensure that rental vehicles are not tinted out so black that you have no idea who or what is going on inside. Do these rental owners pay taxes? This is an anything goes community and it is showing.
    • Response to simple 29/07/2026 (30/07/2026, 14:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are right.

      Those who want to behave like animals should stay away from society, and let people live in peace.
      And it's so true that most of the territory operates as anything goes. It has been shown and it continues to show. Criminals run the territory. Not the law, nor the law abiding citizens. Shame.
  • Mass of Clowns (30/07/2026, 09:50) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not a single person is gunned down in the BVI for no reason. In fact people almost always die from gunshots due to drugs. Tortola really is overpopulated with a mass of clowns. They don’t even know what their own people involved in.
  • UK (30/07/2026, 13:55) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Again I say: direct rule. Ya’ll want a UK passport and associated ESTA but none of the obligations. Gay rights while you’re at it.
  • blows (31/07/2026, 10:05) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    if yah owe pay and if yah cant pay dont stay!!!
    idk why that so hard to understand how much man get throw down for that???


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