ST. THOMAS — A man was found lifeless in Peterborg, St. Thomas on Sunday night after being shot, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte has announced.
Mr. Dratte said units from the Criminal Investigation Bureau (C.I.B.) along with units from the Mariel C. Newton Command, at approximately 6:25 p.m. Sunday, traveled to Peterborg in reference to a discharging of shots report.
Upon their arrival, the investigators observed a Caucasian male on the ground with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his body, Mr. Dratte said.
Emergency medical technicians were on scene and concluded that the male did not have any vital signs, according to Mr. Dratte.
The victim was identified by next of kin as 57-year-old Michael Quinn. The incident remains under active investigation, according to police.
The V.I.P.D. is asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Crime Stoppers USVI with an anonymous tip here. You may also contact C.I.B. at 340-774-2211.
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