The V.I. Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau is seeking witnesses to a Sunday afternoon shooting in Frederiksted, St. Croix. Three people were taken to Juan Luis Hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds, according to a statement issued by police.
A hospital spokeswoman, Aniah John, acknowledged that three people were admitted to the hospital emergency room Sunday but would not provide any details. “I am unable to release any information about the status or whether they were admitted to the hospital,” John said.
According to information appearing online at VIPD.vi.gov, police received an alert around 3:15 p.m. about shots being fired along Veteran’s Shore Drive near the Frederiksted Fish Market. “Two gunshot victims were transported by ambulance and one by private vehicle to Juan F. Luis Hospital, where the victims are being treated for their injuries,” the statement said.
Investigators are now appealing to the public to share any details about what they may have seen or heard in the area around the time the shooting occurred.
“Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-778-2211, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477(TIPS),” said the statement appearing on the VIPD website.
