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One Injured as Masked Gunmen Open Fire near Greenland Football Field
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred after 10 p.m. on February 9 in the vicinity of the Greenland Field, where three masked individuals opened fire at a man who managed to escape without being shot but sustained minor injuries while fleeing.
According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), a group of males was approached by three masked individuals. One of the men fled upon seeing what appeared to be a firearm, and shots were fired in his direction.
Authorities have not released details on the victim’s condition beyond confirming that he suffered minor injuries while escaping. No other injuries have been reported, and there is no word on whether any suspects have been identified.
The RVIPF has launched an investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Updates will be provided as more details become available.
A Bronx man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Trevor Hughes, a 49-year-old father of four originally from the British Virgin Islands, following a dispute over a blocked driveway, police said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Lavar Davis, 36, who was taken into custody and charged with murder. The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. Saturday on Fowler Avenue near Morris Park Avenue.
According to police, Hughes had contacted 311 and the local precinct after discovering a vehicle blocking his driveway. The situation escalated into a confrontation with two men, during which one of them allegedly opened fire, striking Hughes in the stomach.
Emergency responders transported Hughes to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The suspects fled the scene in a Jeep SUV, police said.
Investigators worked through the weekend to track down Davis, who was arrested and charged with murder. It remains unclear whether a second suspect remains at large.
The New York Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline.
Story source: www.nydailynews.com
Photo: www.amny.com
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RVIPF Refutes Allegations of Physical Confrontation Between Acting Commissioner and ACP Trevillion
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has pushed back against recent media reports suggesting that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pam Trevillion was placed on forced leave, calling the claims “erroneous, misleading, and misinformation.”
In a statement issued Monday, February 10, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool said there was no physical confrontation between herself and ACP Trevillion while clarifying that no investigation of any kind—particularly one related to assault—had been initiated against the assistant commissioner.
Vanterpool urged media outlets to exercise diligence in verifying information before publication, emphasizing the ease with which these claims could have been fact-checked. “Disseminating misinformation and disinformation can have serious reputational consequences—not just for the individuals named, but also for the integrity of the RVIPF as a whole,” she stated.
The acting commissioner declined to comment further on what she described as baseless rumors, making it clear that she does not endorse or recognize the claims circulating in local media.
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