ST. THOMAS — A man was transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center by private vehicle after being shot in the leg late Monday afternoon.
According to V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Toby Derima, the 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers at 5:46 p.m. to Bordeaux in the vicinity of the Fire Station to a report of shots fired and man down. Officers traveled to the hospital after learning that a gunshot victim was transported to the facility via private vehicle.
The male victim stated to the officers that he was in the area when he heard gunshots then realized he was shot in the leg and caught a ride to the hospital. The victim also stated he did not see who shot him, and he declined to give any further information.
Detectives urge anyone with information about this shooting to call 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 774-2211 extension 5608, or Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-TIPS or online at p3tips.com.
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