Crime

Gas Station Altercation Leaves One Stabbed, One Robbed, and Both Facing Felony Charges

ST. THOMAS — A late-night confrontation at a gas station in St. Thomas has left two men facing felony charges and court-imposed curfews following a violent clash that ended with one man stabbed and another allegedly robbed of his jewelry. The incident occurred in the early hours of April 28 at the Race Track Gas Station near Alton Adams Drive. Police were dispatched to the area after receiving reports of an assault. Upon arrival, officers found David Fredericks bleeding heavily from facial injuries. Meanwhile, a second man, later identified as Khaleem Rieara, had already gone to the Schneider Regional Medical Center emergency room with multiple stab wounds. At the scene, officers spoke with a security guard who provided a detailed account of the events leading up to the altercation. According to the guard, Rieara entered the gas station and asked to use his phone. He was allowed, but the call became loud and disruptive, prompting the guard to ask Rieara to continue the conversation ...