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USVI: 4-year-old boy dies from gunshot wound on St Croix

July 17th, 2026 | Tags: boy dies gunshot USVI
The V.I. Police Department is investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who sustained a gunshot wound Thursday evening, with the Major Crime Unit working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Photo: VI Consortium
VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — The [US] VI Police Department is investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who sustained a gunshot wound Thursday evening, July 16, 2026, with the Major Crime Unit working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

According to VIPD Director of Communications Glen Dratte, the St Croix 911 Emergency Call Center was notified at 7:01 PM on July 16.

The child was transported to Juan F. Luis Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite lifesaving efforts, he died from his injuries.

Police said no determination has been made at this stage of the investigation.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact 911 or the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

4 Responses to “USVI: 4-year-old boy dies from gunshot wound on St Croix”

  • 911 (17/07/2026, 22:01) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a low point when we can’t protect children
  • Fran (18/07/2026, 09:46) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where were his parents? Why was this baby exposed to gunshots? This is a downright disgrace! This is so sad and heartbreaking.
  • y (18/07/2026, 19:52) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    God have mercy what can a four year could do to deserve this wander never ends
  • @ Y (19/07/2026, 08:01) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    It has to be an accident / carelessness / common sence would indicate that , who would want to kill a 4 year old child ? .


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