Female Bartender Shot To Death In Downtown Christiansted Bar

ST. CROIX -- A female bartender was shot to death in a downtown Christiansted bar on Thursday night, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte confirmed to The Consortium Friday morning. According to Mr. Dratte, at about 8:48 p.m. Thursday, a male individual entered the Peace and Love Bar in downtown Christiansted and opened fire on the female bartender before running out of the establishment. The bartender, according to police, was struck multiple times and died on the scene. There were patrons at the bar when the incident occurred, Mr. Dratte said. The bartender, a Hispanic female, was identified by next of kin as 44-year-old Juana Mateo Perez. The homicide death of Ms. Perez brings St. Croix's total for January to 5. In a recent release, Governor Albert Bryan said the community should take a more active role in combating criminal activity. “I want to also underscore the important need for us all, to take greater steps to take back our community. It will take courage and p...