ST. CROIX — Four people were injured during a shooting incident that occurred in the wee hours of Sunday morning at the Corner Pocket nightclub located in Kingshill, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced late Sunday.
According to Mr. Dratte, at approximately 3:51 a.m. today, units from the Marshall Command Station were dispatched to the nightclub, where four individuals had been injured from gunshots.
A V.I.P.D. preliminary investigation revealed that multiple shots had been fired from the nightclub’s front door, leaving four individuals inside the club — two males and two females — injured. Two of the victims were transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital by private vehicle, while the other two were transported by an ambulance. They were treated for non-fatal wounds, according to Mr. Dratte.
According to the V.I.P.D., the Criminal Investigation Bureau is actively moving on the incident, and is requesting the community’s assistance in bringing those involved in this crime, as well as others in the territory, to justice. Police are asking those who know of what occurred to first contact Crime Stoppers, where your tip could net you cash. You can also call the Criminal Investigation Bureau on St. Croix at 340 778 2211, or the Homicide Task Force on St. Thomas 340 774 2211.
Feature Image: Outside of Corner Pocket nightclub in Kingshill.
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