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Man shot in Castley Coakley, St Croix, USVI

A man was shot in Castley Coakley Thursday morning, December 31, 2015 in the vicinity of Thomas Bakery, Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Kevin Jackson announced via press release. Photo: Huffington Post
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CASTLEY COAKLEY, St Croix, USVI- A man was shot in Castley Coakley, St Croix, US Virgin Islands Thursday morning, December 31, 2015 in the vicinity of Thomas Bakery, Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Kevin Jackson announced via press release.

Mr Jackson said the 911 call centre received a report of a gunshot victim who was found lying in a grassy area near the bakery at about 11:29 a.m.

According to the release, officers and detectives responded and met with the victim, a 35-year-old man, who stated that he was in the area of Thomas Bakery at roughly 4:00 a.m. when an unknown individual drove up to him in a gray Toyota Corolla, asked him what he was doing in the area and suddenly shot him in the leg. According to the victim, the unknown male then left the area, prompting the victim to hide in the bushes until morning, when he asked a resident to get help.

He was transported via ambulance to the Juan F. Luis Hospital Emergency Room for treatment.

Detectives are continuing their investigations into the matter. And police are asking anyone with information concerning this incident to phone 911 or the anonymous tip service, Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-8477.

6 Responses to “Man shot in Castley Coakley, St Croix, USVI”

  • huh (01/01/2016, 10:55) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    sounds life a turf war
  • ccc (01/01/2016, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Too much crime i hope the vp is safe
  • Concerned (01/01/2016, 11:24) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    What the hell is going on in St. Croix ?
  • Voter Too (01/01/2016, 17:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I pray for the safety of my family and dear friends in that place.I must say all over the world as it seems these are really the end of times as when it ain't terrorism it is gun crime,money rituals and more.Father help us and take us safely into 2016 and beyond. This and more I pray in your name.Amen and Amen.


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