Man Shot To Death On St. Thomas After Altercation At Lindberg Bay

Twenty-five-year-old Jonathan Vasquez of the Dominican Republic was pronounced dead at the Schneider Regional Medical Center on Sunday after an altercation at Lindberg Bay in St. Thomas that ended with the victim being shot, police spokesperson Melody Rames revealed Monday.

According to initial reports, police were dispatched to possible gun activity just before midnight at The Ranch on Lindberg Bay. However, while heading to the crime scene, officers were advised that the victim was being transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center by a private vehicle.

The responding officers were then dispatched to the hospital while other officers made their way to the crime scene. The victim was treated when he arrived at the hospital, but later succumbed to his wounds. Officers say Vasquez may have been in an altercation with another man who shot him to death. It was not revealed whether the suspect was in police custody or still remains at large.

Criminal Investigation Bureau detectives are actively investigate this case and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at (340) 774-2211, extensions 5617, 5618, and 5619. Concerned citizens may also call 911 or Crime Stoppers VI at 1-800-222-TIPS.