Crime

Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Shooting Woman and Minor Daughter in St. Croix, Faces Up to Life in Prison

ST. CROIX — A St. Croix man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, felon in possession of a firearm, and two counts first-degree assault.  Miguel Marrero, 52, entered his guilty plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson III, and now faces a maximum sentence of up to life in prison. According to court documents, the charges stem from a violent altercation on July 4, 2024, at the Candido Guadalupe Terrace housing community in St. Croix. The incident began when Marrero’s minor son became involved in a physical altercation with a minor female who also lived in the community. The dispute escalated when the girl’s mother intervened to separate the minors and confronted Marrero, who had been watching the fight unfold. During the confrontation, the woman allegedly struck Marrero in the face before attempting to leave the area. As she walked away, Marrero shot her in the back. He then fired at the min...