ST. THOMAS — A man died early Wednesday morning after being shot multiple times in the area of Haabets Gade, near Simmonds Alley, V.I. Police Department Director of Communications Glen Dratte confirmed to The Consortium.
VIPD said officers were dispatched to the area at approximately 12:38 a.m. on May 13 following a report of a gunshot victim. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported by ambulance to the Schneider Regional Medical Center.
According to police, the man had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body. He later succumbed to his injuries at approximately 4:19 a.m.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Police listed the suspect as unknown, with no arrest information or bail amount available at this time.
The VIPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact 911 or VIPD at 340-774-2211. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or through www.crimestoppers.org.
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