Two Injured in Carrot Bay Shooting
Two people were injured in a shooting at Festival Village in Carrot Bay, according to reports to our News Centre. One man was shot multiple times and rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in critical condition, while a woman sustained a graze wound to the neck.
Two people were injured in a shooting at Festival Village in Carrot Bay, according to reports reaching our News Centre. Witnesses said a man was struck multiple times by rounds from what onlookers described as a high-powered weapon and was rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town in critical condition.
Persons at the scene reported that some bullets nearly severed the victim’s leg. A woman at the site was reportedly grazed in the neck by a stray bullet and received treatment. The incident occurred at Festival Village, a popular local gathering spot in Carrot Bay that hosts events and social activities for residents of the eastern side of Tortola.
No official time stamp or motive has been released publicly, and authorities have not yet provided a detailed account of the shooting to media at the time of publication. Reports published by on-scene witnesses indicate multiple shots were fired. Our News Centre has described the weapon as high-powered based on those accounts; this detail has not been independently confirmed by law enforcement.
The condition of the female victim beyond the reported graze wound has not been disclosed. Orlando Smith Hospital is the primary public medical facility serving the British Virgin Islands, and staff there routinely handle serious trauma cases. Hospital spokespeople have not released a formal statement about the patients’ conditions at this time.
Residents in Carrot Bay and surrounding communities expressed shock following the incident, noting that Festival Village is often used for family and community events. The shooting raises renewed concerns about public safety in communal spaces and the need for calm while authorities investigate.
Those with information about the incident are urged to contact the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. As of this report, police statements and details on any arrests, suspects, or a possible motive have not been issued publicly. Our News Centre will update this article as more verified information becomes available.
If you witnessed the shooting or have video footage, please preserve it and consider providing it to investigators to assist the ongoing inquiry.
Primary source: VINO