Crime

Friday Night's Shooting Victim Revealed As Sean Javois

ST. CROIX -- The victim of a Friday night shooting on Hill Street in Christiansted has been revealed as Sean Javois, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte confirmed via press release Saturday. According to police sources, Mr. Javois, cousin of slain police officer Kai Javois -- the homicides don't appear to be related -- was engaged in an argument with another man, which escalated and led to Mr. Javois' death. Mr. Javois had attempted to flee the area and was shot several times, these sources, who requested anonymity to speak freely about the incident, said. Mr. Dratte said the 911 emergency call center received notification of the incident at about 8:24 p.m. that night. Officers then arrived on the scene and observed the body of the victim on the ground. Mr. Javois had sustained several gunshot wounds to his back, chest and neck, according to Mr. Dratte, and appeared to have no vital signs of life. Mr. Javois, 32, was transported by a morgue attendant to the Juan F...