Jamal S. Smith may have been shot & killed since Monday night- RVIPF
Mr Smith was found dead with gunshot wounds at his home in Manuel Hill yesterday afternoon, March 12, 2024.
According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a press release today, Police received a report via the 911 call center at approximately 7:30 PM of a shooting at Manuel Reef. It said officers of the RVIPF and ambulance immediately responded to the scene. “Upon arrival, thorough searches were conducted in the area, but nothing suspicious was initially found.”
‘Apparent gunshot wounds’
The RVIPF said further investigations by officers led them to a residence in the Manuel Hill area. “After a thorough search of the premises, officers discovered the lifeless body of Mr Jamal Smith, 46, of Manuel Hill, an Attorney at law, with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.”
The RVIPF said it is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. “We wish to reassure the community that our dedicated officers are fully committed to conducting a comprehensive and timely investigation into this matter. The safety and security of our residents remain our utmost priority.”
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen Mr Smith Monday evening or anyone who have any information related to this incident to confidentially call the Crime Stoppers line at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas call 1-284-800- 8477 with the relevant information; or contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.
“Every piece of information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could prove crucial in advancing the ongoing investigation,” the RVIPF stated.
Mr Smith’s death to be discussed @ NSC meeting today
Meanwhile, Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has expressed “sincerest condolences” to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Jamal S. Smith.
Mr Archer Jr, in a statement this afternoon, said Mr Smith will be remembered for his altruism as a prominent member of the Virgin Islands legal community who gave many years of service to the Territory by serving on a number of Boards including the Labour Arbitration Tribunal.
“As Acting Governor, I have already spoken to the Commissioner of Police and will attend the National Security Council meeting this afternoon. I am appealing to anyone with relevant information to contact the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).”
The death of Mr Smith is the first homicide in the territory for 2024.
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37 Responses to “Jamal S. Smith may have been shot & killed since Monday night- RVIPF”
The police involved in it w**** *@** pay for the hit the police knows
Now we know our emergency 911 or whatever number it is need to be uograded. It could have been a child in distress. Get a system where the physical site of the call can be located. Even of the call drops for whatever reason, you can still find the address. But this BVI, to do so might be too complicated
If the young man knew Jesus as his Lord and Saviour, thenbit is well with his soul and it is resting in peace
Hope he had cameras around and inside his house..He should have...Cameras or so cheap now and very easy to install. Every House hold should be equipped with cameras..Give another trusted person access to your cameras.
All these young men dying just like that - some from accidents and incidents, some being gunned down, shot to death, killed on scooters etc.
Then we have an other set of young men sleeping on the street, begging for money and becoming mentally insane from drugs and whatever the cause.
Then we have the other set ending up in prison or involve in criminal activities, some do not want to work and is no benefit to their families, the church, their communities and society as well.
Soon it would not have any man for the young women to married to and young children will be growing up in a fatherless society.
There are more than one hundred plus (100 plus) Unsolved Murders in the British Virgin Islands. Are we waiting for more?
Based on what the police has put out there thus far, it does not appear to be a robbery gone bad.
no updates from the united kingdom head of law enforcement yet the United Kingdom is trying to belittle our people
border security is lacking ample vigilance| BVI does not manufacture ammunition yet all manner of gun all over place
If a local was head of police with the level of criminal activity most folks would be asking for their heads
And law enforcement, it doesn't matter whose fault it is. You took the job to solve crimes. Do it or get the hell out of the way and let somebody else try.
So we point no fingers, we just say you've taken on a tough job. It is not easy and we know that, but you have to work as hard as you can to get at the truth. Some of you need to watch some of those crime solving shows on tv because sitting and waiting for people in a small community like this to call the Station makes no sense. Information has to be gathered from every possible source by you the investigator. That means coming out of your comfort zone and going to the bars in your street clothes and chatting with people. Drunken men will talk you to death. Most will be unhelpful, but you may get a nugget or two. So again, if you are not willing to do the work, get the hell out of the way and let others get an opportunity to try. BTW, the word on the street is you say anything and somehow word gets back to the street. Wonder how that happens. We all want to live another day.
the internet and I recognize the neighborhood. Lived there myself while in the BVI. The article was censored
you couldn't read particulars. Didn't see it anywhere else. Well people drown over there if they are not careful.
But you folks are really racking it up. I can't even get a reply from the RVIPF about situations and cases that
came up in 2018, since then. Everyone shut it up. Witnesses in Carrot Bay were even afraid to come forward
because of repercussions. Including Belongers who are stable there a long time, and foreigners who are in the BVI on a work permit - afraid of losing it. lets just say the events were focused on a 'sappy' location.
UK is evil for sure, but they still should take over the BVI and stop all tourist trade. Protect others. cut off the
BVI.