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Crime / News / Virgin Islands / April 28, 2019

ST. CROIX — A woman survived a barrage of bullets after multiple shots were fired through her bedroom window, striking her in the face, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced Sunday.

The incident occurred in the wee hours of Saturday morning, at about 2: 11 a.m. in Estate Diamond. Officers responded to the scene after being alerted by the 911 emergency call center at about the same time.

According to police, the victim was asleep when she was shot through a window in her bedroom. She was transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital via ambulance for treatment, where she was reportedly in stable condition.

Mr. Dratte said the incident remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau.

If you have information that may lead to the arrest of the perpetrator, the V.I.P.D. is urging you to call 340-778-2211. You may also contact Crime Stoppers USVI here.






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