ST. THOMAS — A man who was shot multiple times while sitting in his car in Smith Day on Saturday night, died at the Schneider Regional Medical Center on Sunday afternoon, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced Tuesday.
The victim was identified by next of kin as 28-year-old Troy Etienne.
The shooting occurred after the 9:00 p.m. hour on Saturday, with the 911 emergency call center receiving notification of the incident at approximately 9:32 p.m. the same night. Residents reported that shots had been fired in the Smith Bay area, and that a man who was sitting in his car was struck multiple times by gunshots.
Mr. Dratte said the case is presently under investigation by the V.I.P.D.’s major crimes unit.
The force is asking anyone with information about the incident to call 774-2211 ext. 5569, or 340-714-9830. You may also send your anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVI, where the information you provide may lead to a financial reward.
The death of Mr. Ettiene on Sunday brought the territory’s gun-related homicide total to 27. The last deadly incident, which also occurred in Smith Bay, was a double homicide in the wee hours of Friday morning.
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