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UPDATE: Duo arrested in wanted man's murder

Less than 48 hours after Kenroy Davis (above) was shot and killed near building 14 in Tutu Housing Community, police arrested two men on charges of first-degree murder. Photo: RVIPF
21year-old Akeel Owens. Photo: Provided
21year-old Akeel Owens. Photo: Provided
19 year-old La’Mar Richardson. Photo: Provided
19 year-old La’Mar Richardson. Photo: Provided
St Thomas Source

TUTU, St Thomas, USVI - Less than 48 hours after Kenroy Davis was shot and killed near building 14 in Tutu Housing Community, police arrested two men on charges of first-degree murder.

Police responding to a report of shots fired Tuesday night found Davis with multiple gunshot wounds to his body at 9:30 p.m. in a parking lot. A minor female was also shot in the back, according to detectives from the Major Crime Bureau. She was taken by ambulance to the Schneider Regional Medical Center.

Arrested and charged with the 21year-old Akeel Owens and 19 year-old La’Mar Richardson, both of the Tutu Hi-Rise Housing Community, according to a statement from the Intelligence and Major Crime units of the V.I. Police Department.

Superior Court Judge Kathleen McKay issued the arrest warrant less than 24 hours after the murder. The warrant sets bail for the pair at $1 million each.

According to investigators, Owens and Richardson were allegedly armed with illegal weapons that they used to shoot Davis and the 17-year-old female.

Davis was not from the Tutu housing community, according to a police source.

The pair were also charged with second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, four counts of third-degree assault, eight counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and aiding and abetting.

Though arrests have been made, Major Crime detectives are still seeking the community’s assistance in providing additional information regarding the incident. Persons can contact the Major Crimes Unit directly at (340) 642-8449, Emergency 911 or Crime Stoppers VI. Information will be kept in the strictest confidence.

See previous story posted March 27, 2014:

Wanted man shot dead in St Thomas, USVI

TUTU, St Thomas, USVI – Police in St Thomas, USVI are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a wanted man who was shot and killed in the Tutu housing community on Tuesday night.

Kenroy Davis, 28, who was wanted locally in connection with a stolen vehicle, was shot dead while a minor female was wounded, the V.I. Police Department told the St Thomas Source.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) had issued a wanted bulletin for the man who was last seen on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 driving a stolen vehicle near Scatliffe Alley by officers of the Criminal Investigations Department.

Upon being approached by officers, he allegedly fled. The vehicle, which was left at the scene, was positively identified by its owner who had reported it missing on June 6.

Davis was described as 5’7 tall, 130 pounds and dark in complexion.

According to detectives from the Major Crime Bureau in St Thomas, officers responding to a report of shots fired found Kenroy Davis in the vicinity of Building 14 unresponsive with gunshot wounds to his body.

It was the fourth homicide on St. Thomas since the beginning of the year, the ninth in the Territory.

Police had been called to the scene of the shooting just before 9:30 p.m. Davis was found in the parking lot and the minor female victim, with a gunshot injury on her lower back, was also located in the same area.

The female was taken by ambulance to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Officers investigating the crime said Davis may have been involved in an altercation before being shot. Major Crime Detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in providing information regarding the incident.

31 Responses to “UPDATE: Duo arrested in wanted man's murder”

  • Life!! (27/03/2014, 09:05) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    Oh no! This is just sad news....... Instead of fleeing he should have turned him self long time to the police here in the BVI, then he might have been alive today.... Regardless of the situation it is still sad that he had to die like this...... My condolences goes out to his family and loved ones....

    Oh n btw why is it that our local police could not have found this guy? From since 2012 he is out there roaming the streets WANTED?! This is pure nonsense.... I don't know the story behind all of this but geese Come On Police MEN, Come on!!!!
    • samuel (27/03/2014, 12:22) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      As far as I am aware he was a US Citizen. Does that answer your question about BVI Police not finding him. Matter of fact they knew he was in St. Thomas. He ran there because he was a US Citizen.
      • strupz (27/03/2014, 18:55) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
        Shut up @ Samuel he was a Tolian... Know ur facts first!!!
      • ... (28/03/2014, 23:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        Oh so once you are a US Citizen you can commit a crime, run and the RVIPF can't tell the VIPD that you are wanted huh. Gosh you people are idiots.....
    • unknown (27/03/2014, 19:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you don't know the story then find out the story before you start casting blame. How do you know that he would be alive if he was in Tortola? Are you psychic? When its your time to go its your time my friend.
    • Night owl (30/03/2014, 21:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

      Yea idiot blame the police the Yong man was a t...f one c......l gone the bvi is much safer

  • pat (27/03/2014, 09:56) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    no man deserve to die like this
  • DON Q (27/03/2014, 10:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rip kid
  • Stop It (27/03/2014, 10:47) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    Stop touch people thing this is a warning I'm sure is somebody stuff he went over there and thief again anyways rest in peace you should've never ran from the cops
  • Dj Swagga (27/03/2014, 11:03) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    How mhen this burn that was my boi Neva pass me nowhere RIP daddy
  • facts man (27/03/2014, 11:14) Like (12) Dislike (12) Reply
    word to the tola man dem rock city aint soft like Tola!!!! dem bad man in the projects aint having no long chat pure gun shots deaman
    • . (28/03/2014, 21:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      And guess what, now they have to spend the rest of their life in Jail. Stupid A$$. But soft and hard.
    • Ju.... (31/03/2014, 16:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      STUPID IDIOT STUPID IDIOT STUPID IDIOT and now he dead. Does this make any sense at all? Our young people are dying at rapid speed and this no care attitude about life is appalling.
  • xxxxxxxx (27/03/2014, 11:43) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    oh boy I completely forgot he was on the run, i see him all the time but tola police weak weak
    • K (27/03/2014, 12:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Ye Me too I saw him in Pueblo in St Thomas the first Monday Holiday this month. The police was not looking for him any more. Condolence to his family R.I.P my boy
  • Blak (27/03/2014, 11:50) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    You aint never lie.
  • Binocs (27/03/2014, 13:33) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    You life by the s you die by the s
  • Summer G (27/03/2014, 14:23) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    Rock man is real bad man
  • ann (27/03/2014, 15:51) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    poor fella
  • good night (27/03/2014, 16:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    davis me yute sorry to hear it ended like tis
  • Real (27/03/2014, 18:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hey it is what it is, this isn't a game.A message to them yutes change ur ways it don't have to always end like this, some ppl aint gonna let things slide real talk.
  • vi (27/03/2014, 20:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rip your run is over
  • VI Gyal (27/03/2014, 22:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Cyan mess with them rock men just so.
  • not fair (28/03/2014, 02:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Someone's playing a very nasty game of "keeps."
  • Well Sah (28/03/2014, 09:14) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    They already arrested two suspects in St Thomas and charged them with this dude murder.
  • mrs (28/03/2014, 14:43) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    now that's what you call good police work!
  • Anointed (28/03/2014, 17:34) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Don't worry vengeance is mines says The Lord blessed r.i.p my boy.
  • gunit (29/03/2014, 16:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    live by the sword die by the sword, shout out to my boy d.j garcia aka cucumber slice


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