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Man in USVI arrested for Attempted Murder after shooting sister with AK47

Investigating officers from the Criminal Investigation Bureau were informed by community members that the suspect, identified as Calvin Parker, the victim's brother, had been involved in an argument with the victim prior to the shooting. Parker allegedly became enraged during the dispute and shot his sister in the chest. Photo: VIPD
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder after shooting his sister in the chest with an AK47, according to [US] VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau Commander, Lt. Naomi Joseph.

 The shooting occurred in the Marley Housing Apartments on St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Monday afternoon, June 5, 2023.

"A couple inches to the right and she would have been dead," Comdr Joseph said, adding that the victim was in stable but serious condition as of Tuesday morning. She said the bullets missed all the victim's vital organs.

According to the commander, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday, the 911 Emergency Call Center received calls reporting gunshots at the Marley Housing Apartments. Responding officers arrived on the scene to find a female victim with a gunshot wound to her chest. The victim was immediately transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital, where she is currently reported to be in stable condition.

Suspect turned himself in

Investigating officers from the Criminal Investigation Bureau were informed by community members that the suspect, identified as Calvin Parker, the victim's brother, had been involved in an argument with the victim prior to the shooting. Parker allegedly became enraged during the dispute and shot his sister in the chest.

After the shooting, an all-points bulletin was issued for Parker's arrest. On Tuesday at approximately 12:45 a.m., Parker turned himself in at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station. He was placed under arrest without incident after being advised of his Miranda Rights.

Parker has been charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, carrying a firearm openly or concealed, and aiming and discharging a firearm. His bail has been set at $100,000. Unable to post bail, Parker has been transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility.

Parker is scheduled for his Advice of Rights Hearing at the Superior Court on June 7, 2023. 

8 Responses to “Man in USVI arrested for Attempted Murder after shooting sister with AK47”

  • NezRez (06/06/2023, 15:41) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    He's no brother! No matter how hot the argument is, siblings might go to blows, but not shoot each other. This guy has a few screws loose for attempting to kill his sister. Book-em-Danno!
  • Eldread (06/06/2023, 16:06) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    All the years while things were good between them, she had to have had knowledge of her brother having a gun, but didn't report it, but when you stay silent you and everyone else is in pending danger. So better you secure your future to live safe by reporting it, and don't bother with how close you are to that person, it could be your child because one day it will be use on you. Report it to the police.
  • one eye (06/06/2023, 16:22) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another crazy man
  • ... (06/06/2023, 18:39) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    " first-degree attempted murder, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, carrying a firearm openly or concealed, and aiming and discharging a firearm"

    So many charges related to one fire arm. Here in the BVI itd be only possession of a fire arm and possession of explosives (ammunition), they get off easy and get bail. Man should be ashamed.
    • But of course (07/06/2023, 08:52) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Here in the BVI, they are soft on the criminals. Where they come from in Trinidad, Jamaica and Guyana the police would drive them somewhere tell them to get out the vehicle tell them to run and the rest is history. (BOOM). Honestly most of the above mentioned that is here in the territory has committed murder rape and other heinous crimes and they are now walking among us destroying the BVI.
  • Native Tongue (07/06/2023, 05:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Idiota.
  • JUST ANOTHER ONE AH DEM (07/06/2023, 09:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    CRACKHEADS , SHOWING HOW INTELLIGENT THEY ARE ,/ THAT CAN'T BE JUST AN ORDINARY ARGUMENT , FOR HIM TO FLEX OFF ON HIS OWN SISTER LIKE THAT WITH AN ( AK 47 ) SO THERE HAS TO BE A LOT MORE TO THIS STORY THATS NOT YET REVEALED , AND I LEAVE WITH " THERE IS NO HONOR AMONGST THIEVES "
  • Query (07/06/2023, 14:43) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    The BVI rarely ,almost never,perhaps never post photos headshots,of their criminals. Considering that this could possibly further implicate the criminal in more and or different crime if recognized and that it is the public's right to know and to see any guess or fact why the BVI keeps their criminals incognito? A mystery of sort but common sense and logic indicates sinister reasons. May God have mercy on this crumbling facade of the once Beautiful VI.



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