UPDATE: Softball player George Burrows was allegedly shot while in bedroom
Burrows, who had featured in the latest softball league that ended on August 16, 2020, was fatally shot to the head while at his Purcell Estate home sometime after 9:00pm last night, Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
‘Tall, hooded gunman’
Information reaching our newsroom is that a ‘tall, hooded gunman’ entered the home of Burrows and shot him while he was asleep in his bedroom.
Neighbours reported hearing 2 gunshots.
At least 4 other persons were reportedly in the home at the time.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a press release today, September 3, 2020, said its officers responded to a report received after 9:30pm on September 2, 2020, of a shooting in Purcell Estate.
“On arrival one male was found with what appeared to be a gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead at the scene.”
Gunman fled on foot
Police said the deceased is confirmed to be George Burrows who resided at Purcell Estate.
“It is alleged that he was shot by an unknown assailant who fled on foot,” the press release stated.
Persons with any information related to this incident are asked to contact Detective Inspector Vernon Larocque; directly on 368-9809 or via the Major Crime Investigation Team on 368-5682.
“All information will be treated with discretion and confidentiality will be assured,” police said.
See previous story published September 3, 2020
Man shot to death in Purcell Estate
- identified as George Burrows
There has been a fatal shooting in Purcell Estate, Tortola.
According to reports reaching our newsroom, a man identified as George Burrows aka 'Shawala' was shot in the head while at his home sometime after 9:00pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
It is unclear if any arrests have since been made.
The Territory is under curfew from 1:00pm to 5:00am.
More details to follow.
60 Responses to “UPDATE: Softball player George Burrows was allegedly shot while in bedroom”
I hope they catch the person that killed him
People need to speak up and stop protecting the criminals.
What if it is someone in his own household that committed the murder? Is curfew even relevant at all then?
Great leaders, great people.
Hear, hear.
When are they leaving???
Or uk don’t want them either?
Was it the COP who shot him? Should he have visited the crime scene in person? He is just an employee, he deserves vacation time like anyone else and can spend his salary on whatever he wants.
isnt that what we have here now ?
lets see what changes shall we.
job if she was the host of C..D...
Here in the bvi we security man who goes around picking people house locks and installing hidden camera. It will soon come to light.
It was hi* d******* n he* m**
Stop get stupid ideas from Netflix. Satan is in the details and uses people.
Family would throw you to the sharks.
Murderer, your inside must be hollow
How does it feel to take the life of another?
You can hide from man but not your conscience
You eat the bread of sorrow drink the wine of violence
Allow yourself to be conquered by the serpent
Why you disobey the first commandment?
Drinking sulphur bitters won't bitter like your end
Only God can help you, no family nor friend
Don't let the curse be upon your children's children
Murderer, blood is on your shoulder....
Murderer, your inside must be hollow
How does it feel to take the life?
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