Crime/Police
Young Man Fatally Shot in Purcell Community, First Murder of 2025
A 20-year-old man identified as Quintinn McGlore, also known as “MB,” was fatally shot in the early hours of January 15, in the Purcell community. The incident marks the first homici
de in the Virgin Islands for the year.
According to reports, gunfire startled residents at approximately 1:43 a.m. Emergency responders and police arrived shortly after and discovered McGlore’s lifeless body near a motorcycle. Investigators began collecting evidence as distraught family members arrived at the scene in visible anguish.
One resident shared their thoughts on the incident, suspecting the assailants fled the scene on foot. “There were no motorbikes or cars heard leaving the scene,” the resident said. “It seems like w
hoever did this was all on foot.”
Emergency services reportedly arrived at around 2:11 a.m., but McGlore was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is actively investigating the case and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
