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New homicide reported in USVI as killings rise to 29 territory-wide

September 13th, 2023 | Tags: USVI killings St. Thomas
The U.S. Virgin Islands has experienced its 29th homicide of the year, after a 25-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday afternoon in St. Thomas. Photo: VI Consortium
VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI — The U.S. Virgin Islands has experienced its 29th homicide of the year, after a 25-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday afternoon in St. Thomas.

According to the V.I. Police Department, the latest incident took place at approximately 1:06 p.m. in the Kirwin Terrace area, near Borne Field in St. Thomas.

A concerned citizen called 911 to report gunshots in the area, prompting Central Dispatch to notify the Richard Callwood Command officer. A gunshot victim was subsequently transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center via a private vehicle.

Upon arrival at SRMC, Richard Callwood Command police units found an unresponsive male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Kiante Christopher, and his next of kin have been notified.

Today's homicide marked the 29th in the USVI for 2023, with St. Thomas accounting for 15, and St. Croix 14, according to USVIPD records. 

Authorities are urging the public to assist in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact 911, the Major Crimes Unit at 340-642-8449, or send an anonymous tip Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-8476 (or online here).

5 Responses to “New homicide reported in USVI as killings rise to 29 territory-wide”

  • The watchdog (13/09/2023, 20:12) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Way ahead of the bvi
  • Madussa (13/09/2023, 22:26) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    None of these people are living to enjoy old age or tell their children and grandchildren how good life is because they never got there themselves. Sad all over.
  • rock city (14/09/2023, 00:03) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I want to hear from others whether you agree or disagree this is crime out of control
  • I HOPE (14/09/2023, 07:06) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    THESE WANNABE GANSTERS UP HERE WON'T TRY TO BALANCE THE SCALE , WE JUST LOVE TO DO AS THEY DO ( AKA ) FOLLOW FASHION , SO WE HAVE TO BE ON THE ALERT THESE DAYS FOR THESE KNOWN
    COLDBLOODED KILLERS WE ALLOW TO ROAM THE STREETS FREELY / AND SOME OF THEM ARE EVEN WORSHIPPED AND PROTECTED BY WE ALL KNOW WHO
  • SOB (14/09/2023, 09:10) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Is this related to the recent homicide in the BVI? Crew SOB. The BVI young man is in a Faceb**k photo with this Stt young man. Less than 1 week after. Not a coincidence. Puerto rican partners.


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