One man was killed and another seriously wounded in separate weekend shootings that officials described as unrelated. Police, however, have provided few details. Jareem Todman, 34, was shot multiple times …
August 1, 2024
July 11, 2024
Man still in hospital five days after shooting in Sea Cows Bay
After responding to a report of “loud bangs” just after midnight on July 5 in the Sea Cows Bay area, police found a male with “what appeared to be a …
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July 11, 2024
Long-time inmate charged in 2023 killing
A long-time inmate at His Majesty’s Prison has become the third man charged with murdering Kemo Lettsome, who was shot to death during a family gathering in Long Look on …
May 23, 2024
Two dead after Huntums Ghut shooting
Two Dominican Republic men were fatally shot outside Ramon Bar in Huntums Ghut on Friday morning shortly after midnight, police said. The deceased are 44-year-old Alix Montero Hernandez, who resided …
March 14, 2024
Attorney found dead with gunshot wounds
Virgin Islands attorney Jamal Smith was found dead at his Manuel Hill residence with apparent gunshot wounds on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The 46-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. …
September 8, 2023
Virgin Islands logs fifth shooting death of 2023
A 26-year-old Butu Mountain man died after a Sunday shooting in the area of The Edge Nightclub in Long Bush, police said. Azim Yonnas — the fifth man killed by …
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March 25, 2022
‘Enough is enough: Put the guns down!’
As night fell over Queen Elizabeth II Park on March 19, the pre-recorded voice of Ariana Wheatley rang out from an empty podium as she described the pain of losing …
December 11, 2020
Shootings reported in West End, East End, Brewers Bay, and Virgin Gorda.
After a string of recent shootings and armed robberies over the past two weeks, police are asking the public to report the owners of illegal firearms as officers continue their …
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September 10, 2020
Man believed shot dead in Spring Ghut
After receiving reports of gunshots in Spring Ghut shortly after 1:30 p.m. today, police responded to the scene, where they found a man dead after apparently being shot, according to …
January 10, 2020
Shots fired at Paraquita Bay bar
Gunshots were fired and a person was injured Friday night at Bouncer’s Bar in Paraquita Bay, according to a police press release. By the time police responded to the scene …