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Man shot dead in STT; 2016 gun-related deaths reach 18

The current death toll of gun-related homicides as at June 7, 2016 is at 18 in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Photo: VIC
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Gun violence have been rocking St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) this year, with the current death toll of gun-related homicides at 18, including the death of a Hispanic man on Monday June 6, 2016 who was found lying face up in the area of Fortuna Beach.

The escalating crime in the capital of the Virgin Islands is a sober reminder to the new police chiefs that the job ahead must be a comprehensive effort. And the current reality does not bode well for the territory’s tourism product, even as St Thomas remains the most popular cruise line destination in the Caribbean, according to West Indian Company President and CEO. Joseph B. Boschulte.

According to [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Media Specialist Sakeeda Freeman, the 911 emergency call center received notification of gunshots fired in the area of Fortuna Beach on Monday at 8:51 pm.

Upon arrival on the scene, officers made contact with an unresponsive Hispanic male, lying face up in sand and wearing a blue “Air Jordan” t-shirt, blue three-quarter denim shorts, black socks and sneakers.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body. His name was being withheld at time of writing pending next of kin notification.

Ms Freeman said the case is currently under investigation by the VIPD’s Homicide Task Force. Police are asking anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator (s), to contact the Task Force at (340) 774-2211 extensions 5617 and 5554. You can also call 911, Crime Stoppers VI, the commissioner’s office at (340)715-5506 and the chief’s office at (340)715-5548.

14 Responses to “Man shot dead in STT; 2016 gun-related deaths reach 18”

  • Well Sah (07/06/2016, 16:46) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    People stop fist-fighting in the USVI?
  • next up (07/06/2016, 17:07) Like (4) Dislike (22) Reply
    Bvi will be next
    • Reply (07/06/2016, 20:58) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      What a weird disturbing comment...
    • wow (07/06/2016, 20:59) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
      @next up: I rebuke that in the mighty name of the heavenly Father. The BVI will remain a safe crime free place. AMEN.
      • News Flash (08/06/2016, 11:02) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        I wished for the BVI (Virgin Islands) to remain a safe place as well. But just in case you all have not noticed, IT IS NOT SAFE ANYMORE, NOR is it crime free. So.....
    • @next up (08/06/2016, 07:24) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      life and death lies in the power of the tongue. If you continue to speak bad over the BVI that is what will happen. Speak life and the BVI will turn around and LIVE.
      • Universal laws (08/06/2016, 10:48) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        That is partly true. The words (good or bad) will circle back to affect the speaker appropriately. But more so than the person or thing he is taking about.
    • Serpico (08/06/2016, 10:57) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      U out of your dam mind ingrate? The BVI will NEVER be like St.Thomas EVER.
  • Tola Man (07/06/2016, 17:36) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dem can't fight.
  • Princess (08/06/2016, 16:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    ayo ppl need to stop the violence it need to stop now because a lot of people getting hur who are innocent ayo people need to stop!!!!!!!!!!


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