Virgin Gorda Resident Shernard Gloster 47, a Vincentian Native, was shot dead while visiting his Homeland of St. Vincent. Gloster was shot yesterday Wednesday 9 July while doing business at the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union. He was a member of the institution.
The fatal shooting occurred after an altercation which turned into a tussle with an on duty security guard at the financial institution. The incident allegedly occurred over the Gloster switching lines while doing business at the credit union’s headquarters. He died in the foyer of the building, close to the exit, after being shot once in the chest we understand.
The security guard, who is employed by Guardsman SVG Ltd., is said to have fired the fatal round from the pistol that was assigned to him to execute his duties.
A statement from SVG Police indicated that at approximately 12:35 p.m., Shernard Gloster, 47 years of Keartons, Barrouallie, visited the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union office to conduct business.
“During his visit, an altercation occurred between Gloster and an on-duty security guard, resulting in Gloster being fatally shot.” the statement said.
“Gloster was later pronounced dead at the scene by a medical practitioner,” the statement went on to say.
A post mortem is scheduled to be conducted on his body today, Thursday 10 July 2025.
KCCU Responds
A statement released on the Facebook page of Kingstown Co-operative Credit Union said it “regrets to confirm that an incident occurred at our headquarters, on July 9th, 2025, which resulted in the death of one person.”
“We are profoundly saddened by the loss of life and extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident,” the credit union said.
The statement further noted that the institution was closed immediately after the incident for the remainder of the day.
The statement further said that the “safety, dignity, and well-being of our members, staff, and the wider community remain our priorities. We have engaged counselling and support services for our employees and other affected persons”.
We understand Gloster was visiting his native home of St. Vincent at the time, to attend a graduation.
Investigations are ongoing.
Guavaberry Media extends sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.