ST. CROIX — A man was shot multiple times in his upper and lower body on Tuesday, but managed to survive the onslaught, V.I.P.D. Public Information officer Glen Dratte announced via press release today.
According to the release, the 911 emergency call center received notification at about 9:26 p.m. on Tuesday about gunshots being discharged in Mon Bijou, and immediately dispatched patrol units to the community.
Upon further investigation, police learned that the gunshot victim had traveled by private vehicle to the Juan F. Luis Hospital, and a marshal command unit was dispatched to followup with the victim. Police did not give details relative to how the incident might have occurred.
The victim was shot multiple times in his upper and lower body, Mr. Dratte said, adding that the Mon Bijou area was canvassed and processed by the V.I.P.D.’s forensic unit. The case, he made known, was under investigation by the force’s Criminal Investigation Bureau.
The V.I.P.D. is asking anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of those involved in yesterday’s shooting, to call the Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 ext. 5579 and 5557. Residents can also contact 911, Crime Stoppers V.I., the chief’s office at 340-715-5548 or the commissioner’s office at 340-715-5506.
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