UDATE: Kareem A. Durante aka 'Blocker' identified as shooting victim



Mr Durante, 28, of Belle Vue on the main Island of Tortola suffered a gunshot to the back, which allegedly exited his body. He is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Peebles Hospital and is said to be in serious condition.
According to our newsroom’s sources, Mr Durante has suffered damages to the lungs and liver as a result of the gunshot.
The incident occurred sometime around 9pm at a social event that was headlined by a popular local band.
Virgin Islands News Online was also told that another person was injured as persons rushed for cover following the shooting.
“Upon hearing the shots the crowd scattered, causing a girl to fall and got trampled on. She too was taken to hospital but seems to be coming around,” the source said.
Host of the Morning Ride Show on ZROD 103.7 FM, Paul 'Gadiethz' Peart said he was playing music and doing his "usual Digicel promotion" when he heard explosions, however, he didn't take it to mean "anything" at the time.
The radio DJ said he wished a speedy recovery for those injured.
Meanwhile, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton confirmed the shooting incident late last night.
“One male was injured and is being treated at hospital. He remains in stable condition. Police investigations are ongoing,” Drayton said.
We will bring you more details as they become available.
See previous article published May 16, 2016
Man critical following shooting on Long Bay beach, Beef Island
- according to reports, man was shot in back @ a social event
A man has been rushed to Peebles Hospital in critical condition after being shot in the back while at Long Bay beach on Beef Island this evening, May 16, 2016.
According to reports, the shooting incident took place sometime around 9pm at a social event.
Virgin Islands News Online has received the name of the man who was shot but will not disclose it at this time.
Meanwhile, there were no responses to our queries from Police Information Officer, Diane Drayton up to publication time.


63 Responses to “UDATE: Kareem A. Durante aka 'Blocker' identified as shooting victim”
No problem. The Chinese are coming. The Asians are coming and not a minute too soon.
you very much .......
Mark in action. Take them out one by one
.10 yes for discharging it a public place....15 yrs for wounding. ...20 yrs for attempted murder....Five charges already total 45 yrs in jail. He will never get the chance to shoot another person..
You wish but on another note TO SHOOT A MAN IN THE BACK IS A PUNK MOVE SO IT IS A P*$$ WITH GUNS THAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS OF THEM ALL!
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