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Gun & ammo recovered @ Ellis Thomas Downs following shooting

- some two persons were allegedly shot at but managed to escape unhurt
Following reports of gunshots, police allegedly made their way to Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay where a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were allegedly recovered last night, January 8, 2018. Photo: VINO/File
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is said to be intensely investigating the finding of a gun and several rounds of ammunition at Ellis Thomas Downs late last night January 7, 2018.

According to reports reaching this news site, a police squad rushed to the Sea Cows Bay facility following frantic calls that a flurry of shots was fired in the area. "Thought somebody got killed I tell you," said a source who claimed to have heard what sounded like gunshots.

The shooting reportedly occurred close to 11:00 P.M. This news site was further told that two men were shot at but managed to escape unhurt. It is unclear how many persons did the shooting.

It is also not clear if the gun and ammunition were found on a person or property of a specific person, or if anyone was taken into custody.

"I understand no one got hurt though. Then men went scattering," the source claimed.

Police Information Officer Diane L. Drayton confirmed the reports of shooting but was unable to provide any further information.

"I can confirm a shooting incident at the Downs in Sea Cows Bay last night. No injuries were reported. No further details can be given at this time," Ms Drayton said minutes ago, January 8, 2018.

10 Responses to “Gun & ammo recovered @ Ellis Thomas Downs following shooting”

  • one eye (08/01/2018, 09:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    well sah
  • Gumption.Offiical (08/01/2018, 09:40) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Here I am proud each day from January 1st about not seeing any news about Guns etc. I was thinking how amazing January it would have been if we made it the 1st month without any issues like the one above. Yet to have 6/7 days without Violent crimes is still alright I guess. People have many reasons too beef, sadly when the generation beef usually drugs are involved. It’s really no longer surpriseing how many people actually don’t really care (unless) it’s in their house and their affected. I do hope 2018 more people are brave enough to voice their thoughts without hiding with a fake user name and for once stand up and be proud. The silence is what killing us. Your vocals could save us. Could save yourself.
  • voter (08/01/2018, 10:55) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    well let me hear some fool say bring back the curfew when it happened before 11 pm and the curfew was at 12 noon the last time in was on
  • wize up (08/01/2018, 10:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    let’s hear the honourable on this one???!!!!
  • Undercover Rat (08/01/2018, 14:21) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    That is the new place for the gangsters to hang out. NOTE: the police department need to patrol that area. Again. That is where the gangsters go after dark to do their dirty business. They stash, sell and buy drugs in that spot. You really think those gun shots was blazing because someone went there that time of night to buy groceries?
  • wize up (08/01/2018, 15:30) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    bring back the sting operations but the dam police kept money & dope during such operations
  • foxy (08/01/2018, 17:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gun man them back
    • Sly the fox (08/01/2018, 19:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Foxy, gun man them back you say? Well the gun man them better start taking heed and watch their backs. A phantom hunter is in town and she is going to handle all of them. You know they say women is more vicious when it is that time to hunt and get down to business.
      • justice (09/01/2018, 00:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Well if that's true, I hope she find those responsible for the murder of the 11yr old girl Cause nobody want to rat them out
  • de silent one (09/01/2018, 01:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is a very sticky situation, shots was fired and fortunately nobody got hurt. However, no gun (s) or ammo was recovered at the track. Try again VINO!


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