Crime

Spec Ops Officer Was Saved By Helmet After Suspects Opened Fire During 'Operation Cool Out', VIPD Says

ST. CROIX -- Gunmen opened fire at special operations officers during "Operation Cool Out" over the weekend. During the shooting, a bullet struck the protective headgear of one of the officers, the V.I.P.D. said during a press conference today.  The officer was treated at the Juan F. Luis Hospital for his injury, said Captain Sydney Elsko, who was part of the operation. He said the officer was safe and in good spirits. "We're doing everything we can to keep that officer safe as we will all of our officers," Mr. Elsko said. The Consortium reported on the incident Monday morning. From Left to Right: Attorney General Denise George, Police Captain Sydney Elsko, VIPD Commissioner Trevor Velinor, VIPD Public Information Glen Dratte, VI Dept. of Justice Director of Investigations Leonardo Carrion, Chief of Detectives Naomi Joseph and former Police Chief William Harvey (William Harvey was removed from the acting chief position and Deputy Chief Herman Lynch was named acting chief for the S...