Police on scene at the Corner Pocket following deadly shooting incident Saturday night. Photo Credit: TOBY DERIMA FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
EARLIER: The Virgin Islands Police Department has announced a press briefing for 1:00 p.m. today, an announcement that comes in wake of overnight shootings on St. Croix that left eleven individuals shot and four dead.
Another incident which occurred in Mon Bijou after 7:00 a.m. Sunday resulted in one victim sustaining gun-related wounds. This individual was transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital for treatment. His condition was unknown at time of writing.
The press event will be carried live by the Consortium on our website and Facebook platform.
During the briefing, law enforcement officials are expected to address the violence and provide a status update on the investigations. JFL officials along with Crime Stoppers USVI will be present to address community concerns, said Police Spokesman Toby Derima.
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