Shekil Berthier Photo Credit: THE VIRGIN ISLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
ST. THOMAS — Shekil Berthier, the 19-year-old St. Thomas man wanted for an October assault near the Frydenhoj Ball Field, turned himself in to police Friday evening.
Berthier, of the Frydenhoj area, was charged with third-degree assault. He was identified as the individual who fired gunshots at another man in October 2019.
Bail for Berthier was set at $30,000. Unable to post bail, he was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending his Advice of Rights hearing.
V.I. police said the active investigation of the case remains active. Anyone with information regarding the shooting incident should contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 774-2211, extension 5610. They can also call 911 or Crime Stoppers USVI at 1(800) 222-8477.
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