Man Shot Dead Near Tutu High Rise In St. Thomas

ST. THOMAS — Gun violence has claimed the life of yet another black male in St. Thomas, with the latest incident occurring early this morning at 5:44 a.m. in the area of the Tutu High Rise housing community, according to Glen Dratte, V.I.P.D. public information officer (P.I.O.)

The V.I.P.D. was alerted by the 911 emergency call center of shots fired near the housing community. Upon arrival to the scene, police made contact with the unresponsive male, later identified by next of kin as 42-year-old Devon Freeman. Mr. Freeman was shot to death, according to Mr. Dratte. No other information was divulged.

The case is presently under investigation by the Homicide Task Force, according to the force’s P.I.O.

Police are asking anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of suspects to contact the Task Force at (340) 774-2211 extensions 5617 and 5554. You can also call 911, Crime Stoppers VI, the commissioner’s office at (340)715-5506 and the chief’s office at (340)715-5548.