Officials of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have officially released the name of the victim of Thursday night’s shooting in Huntums Ghut.
Le’Shaughn A. Smith, 30, of Horsepath was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital before 10pm on Thursday February 24th, 2022.
Police says initial inquiries suggest that Smith was outside his place of business “Big Ballers” in Huntums Ghut, when the shooting occurred.
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says all information on this homicide is important. Stating, “Information as simple as whether the perpetrator or perpetrators were in a vehicle or on scooter, or the number of gunshots heard could be helpful as the team works to identify a suspect,” he said.
Persons who were in the area at the time of the shooting or who may have information on a possible suspect are asked to contact the Major Crime Team at 368-5682 or RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.
Smith is the second homicide victim for 2022 in the Virgin Islands.
On Friday February 25th, Jaquan Thomas who was killed in broad daylight in Capoons Bay on Sunday January 30th, 2022 was laid to rest.
The owners, management and staff of CCT, BVI Cable Ltd and 284 Media express sincere condolences to the family of the late Le’Shaughn A. Smith.
