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ST. THOMAS — A 29-year-old man died Wednesday night after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, a V.I.P.D. news release has made known.
Police Spokesman Toby Derima said the 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched police to the Pavilion and Pools Hotel at about 11:16 p.m. Wednesday to investigate a shooting.
Upon arrival to the scene, officers found a black male who sustained multiple gunshot wounds about his body. Emergency Medical Technicians were notified and traveled to the scene. The male was transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center via ambulance for treatment, however he subsequently succumbed to his injuries, Mr. Derima said.
The victim was identified by family members as 29-year-old Khamal DeSilvia.
This incident is under active investigation, according to police. The VIPD is requesting the community’s assistance in finding those responsible. If you have information on this homicide, contact police by calling 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 774-2211 extension 5569, or Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-TIPS.
