Man Injured in Parham Town Shooting
A male victim was hospitalized following a shooting incident in Parham Town on Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has launched an active investigation into the matter and is urging members of the public with any relevant information to contact officers immediately.
A male victim is currently receiving medical care after sustaining injuries during a shooting incident in the Parham Town area of Tortola on Thursday evening. According to preliminary reports, the gunfire occurred in the East End community opposite the Alphonse Gas Station. The injured man suffered gunshot wounds, reportedly to the leg, and was quickly transported to the Dr.
Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town for urgent medical treatment. Officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Law enforcement personnel cordoned off the immediate area to collect forensic evidence, canvass for witnesses, and establish the sequence of events leading up to the discharge of firearms.
The RVIPF has confirmed that an active investigation is underway. Police officials are appealing to residents and motorists who were in the Parham Town vicinity at the time of the shooting to come forward with any information that may assist their inquiries. Members of the public can contact the police directly at 368-9512 or provide confidential tips through established crime reporting channels.
Incidents involving firearms continue to draw heightened concern among local communities across the Virgin Islands. Law enforcement authorities frequently reiterate the essential role that community cooperation plays in resolving violent crimes and maintaining safety across the Territory.
Police stated that additional details regarding the victim's condition and the progress of the investigation will be released as more information becomes officially available.
Primary source: VINO