ST. THOMAS — A man was found dead near Fort Christian in St. Thomas at noon on Friday, police spokesman Toby Derima has confirmed to the Consortium.
According to Mr. Derima, at approximately 12:11 p.m. Friday, the 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to Fortet Strade, Charlotte Amalie to a report of an unresponsive male found.
Officers traveled to the area and observed an unresponsive body on the ground at the former Fire Station mechanic shop, located at Fort Christian. Emergency Medical Technicians on the scene found no vital signs.
The deceased was observed as an African American male, about 50 years or more of age, Mr. Derima said, who added that while deceased’s identity and immediate cause of death could not be determined, there were no apparent signs of foul play.
Detective urged anyone who may know this individual, or what may have happened, to contact police by calling 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 774-2211, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-TIPS.
