Crime

Late-Night Shooting in La Reine Results in Two Injured

ST. CROIX — Gunfire broke out near a nightclub in La Reine during the wee hours of Sunday morning, leaving two people injured, the V.I. Police Department has announced. According to authorities, the VIPD's ShotSpotter system detected multiple gunshots at around 12:29 a.m. The 911 Emergency Call Center was soon notified of two gunshot victims at the Juan F. Luis Hospital. Upon arrival, Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) detectives interviewed the victims, who revealed that they had been at the Corner Pocket Grillhouse and Nightclub to watch a boxing match on a big screen. Following the conclusion of the fight, they left the establishment in a white Ford Bronco. Just as they approached the North side road entrance of Corner Pocket, their vehicle came under fire, according to the victims. Both victims claimed that they did not have any issues with anyone while at the establishment, nor did they see who fired the shots or know where the shots came from. In an attempt to escape the gunf...