The Virgin Islands Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a “person of interest” in a shootout just after midnight Oct. 6 at the Four Winds Plaza in Anna’s Retreat on St. Thomas.
Nobody was injured during the incident that police said involved “multiple males” and resulted in significant damage to vehicles in the area.
“While no injuries were reported, the VIPD recognizes the seriousness of this event and remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community,” the department said in a press release Thursday morning.
“This case remains under active investigation and detectives are working diligently to identify and apprehend all individuals responsible for this reckless act of violence,” it said.
The plaza has been the scene of previous acts of violence, including a July 10, 2024 shooting that left two men dead and two others injured, another on July 9, 2021, that injured one man, and yet another on Oct. 24, 2020, that left one man dead and four others injured.
Anyone with information regarding the Oct. 6 incident or the identity of the person of interest is urged to contact 911 immediately or reach out to Detective Y. Loblack of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, ext. 5577. The public may also contact the Office of the Police Chief directly at 340-774-2211.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be submitted through Crime Stoppers USVI by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). The VIPD assures the public that all information will be kept strictly confidential, and individuals providing tips can remain fully anonymous, the release stated.
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