Man Shot Outside Pier Park Identified
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that the man shot during a robbery outside a bar near Pier Park is 22-year-old Jevonte Barnes. Barnes is receiving treatment at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and his family has launched a GoFundMe as they work to medevac him off-island on October 6, 2025.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that the man shot during an armed robbery outside a bar near Pier Park has been identified as Jevonte Barnes. According to an RVIPF press release, two armed individuals entered the establishment and robbed patrons. During the robbery a firearm was discharged and a male patron was injured.
The injured man, identified by authorities and family members as Jevonte Barnes, was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town where he remains under medical care with what police described as "serious injuries." The family says he has been stabilised and they are working to fly him out of the Territory on October 6, 2025.
Barnes, described by relatives as a young Virgin Islander who is friendly, industrious and "troubles no one," is the subject of an online fundraising appeal. Family members launched a GoFundMe to cover urgent medical and transport costs. A social media message posted by the family reads: "Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a real difference in covering his transport and treatment costs." The family urged the public to donate or share the appeal to increase its reach.
Medical evacuations from the British Virgin Islands can be complex and expensive. The family has warned that the total cost of care and medevac will not be known immediately and may run into tens of thousands of dollars, depending on treatment and transport requirements. The RVIPF confirmed the basic facts of the incident in its release but did not immediately provide further details about the suspects or any arrests.
The force has not yet released the names of the establishment or the two alleged assailants. Members of the public with information relevant to the incident are asked to contact the RVIPF to assist with the investigation. This shooting underscores ongoing concerns about violent incidents in public spaces and the heavy toll such incidents can have on local families.
For residents, authorities reiterate the importance of remaining vigilant in busy areas and reporting suspicious activity promptly. The Barnes family continues to appeal for financial and community support as they arrange urgent medical care and transport for Jevonte Barnes.
Primary source: VINO