Police probe shooting in East End that leaves man injured

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is investigating a shooting that erupted in the Parham Town area of East End, Tortola on Thursday, November 5.

A male suffered injury in the incident near Alphonse Gas Station and received care at the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Unconfirmed accounts suggest the victim may have been shot in the leg, though the police force has not yet confirmed details of the injury.

Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting to reach police at 368-9512. The RVIPF said it will release additional information as the investigation develops.