Khemeo Foy Charged After VG Shooting
Khemeo Foy of Georges North Side has been charged in connection with a shooting at a residential property in Virgin Gorda shortly after midnight on May 17, 2026. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said he was granted $100,000 bail and is scheduled to return to Magistrate’s Court on July 2, 2026; investigations are ongoing.
Khemeo Foy of Georges North Side has been formally charged following a shooting incident in Virgin Gorda that took place shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said in a statement on May 20. Police allege Foy was the perpetrator of the incident in which multiple gunshots were discharged at a residential property.
Authorities reported that, despite the volume of shots fired, no injuries were recorded at the scene. The RVIPF said its investigation into the circumstances and motives behind the shooting remains active. According to the RVIPF statement, Foy was granted bail in the amount of $100,000.
He is expected to appear again before the Magistrate’s Court on July 2, 2026. The force did not provide further details about the charges in its public release. The incident, occurring in a residential area of Virgin Gorda, has heightened local concerns about public safety in the Territory.
While there were no reported injuries in this case, multiple shots fired at a home underscores ongoing anxieties among residents regarding firearm-related incidents. Community members, local leaders and law enforcement will be watching the case closely as it moves through the courts.
The RVIPF has said investigations continue; it has not released additional information about possible motives, whether any arrests beyond Foy have been made, or details about evidence gathered. As the matter is before the courts, further specifics may be limited until prosecutors and investigators disclose more information or until court proceedings begin.
Residents seeking updates should follow official RVIPF communications and court notices. The upcoming Magistrate’s Court appearance on July 2 will be a key milestone in the legal process and may provide more clarity about charges and the evidence being presented. BVI Live will continue to monitor developments and report new information as it becomes available from the RVIPF and the courts.
Primary source: VINO