Man reportedly shot on Fahie Hill; early
Early reports say a man was shot on Fahie Hill and remained at the scene as police carried out an investigation. A follow-up report from VINO says the injured man is still at the scene and that the victim is reportedly a government worker, though police have not confirmed his identity or condition.
Initial reports indicate a shooting occurred on Fahie Hill, where a man was found following the incident and remained at the scene as officers conducted their inquiries. Local accounts first circulated online said the victim had been shot dead and remained on site, but later reporting from Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) described the person as an injured man who is still at the scene.
VINO also reported that the victim is reportedly a government worker. Neither the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) nor other official sources have confirmed the victim’s condition or employment. RVIPF officers are known to be conducting an active investigation at the location.
Police have cordoned off the area on Fahie Hill and are gathering evidence and speaking to witnesses, according to statements from visitors to the scene and photos shared by passersby. Investigators are also reportedly collecting any available dashcam and CCTV footage to assist in reconstructing the events.
No formal police statement providing a timeline, the victim’s identity, or whether any arrests have been made has been released at the time of publication. The RVIPF has advised that next-of-kin notification and formal identification procedures must be completed before any names are released, and BVI Live will publish official details when they are provided.
Residents in the area expressed shock and concern following the shooting. Fahie Hill is a busy stretch used by commuters and local traffic, and neighbours told reporters they were alarmed to see an increased police presence. Community leaders and residents have urged calm and cautioned the public against speculation while investigators work to establish the facts.
Violent incidents like this raise broader questions about public safety and the protection of public servants in the territory. Local officials and community representatives are expected to monitor the investigation closely and to call for any necessary measures to improve safety.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Witnesses who may have seen the incident, or who have dashcam or CCTV footage, are encouraged to come forward through the RVIPF’s emergency and non-emergency contact channels to assist investigators.
BVI Live will continue to follow the case, seek official comment from the RVIPF, and provide updates for residents and the wider community as verified information becomes available.
Primary source: VINO