Detectives and staff from the Medical Examiner’s Office at the scene of a shooting incident in Estate Whim that left one man injured and another man dead. Photo Credit: THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ST. CROIX — A man was found dead and another injured during the early-morning hours of Monday in Estate Whim, police spokesman Toby Derima has announced.
According to the V.I.P.D. news release, on Monday at roughly 1:19 a.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center received a call of shots fired and someone calling for help on Queen Mary Highway, near Estate Whim.
Officers traveled to the area and discovered an unresponsive Black male and a wounded caucasian male, both suffering from gunshot wounds, Mr. Derima said. The caucasian male was transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center for treatment, where he was listed in stable condition.
Emergency medical technicians on the scene concluded that the Black male, subsequently identified as Jakari Charles, did not have any vital signs. Jakari Charles is believed to be in his thirties, whose last known address is in Williams Delight.
Investigation continues in this matter. Police are urging anyone with information into this incident to call 911, the Crime TipLine at (340) 778-4950, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-TIPS, where your information can get you a reward.
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